Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was released 24 months earlier than the FZ200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ100 scores versus the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic FZ200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ100 versus the FZ200.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and FZ200 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and FZ200.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ100 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FZ100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.