Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G10

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is very close but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ100 was unveiled about the same time to the G10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ100 grades versus the G10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ100 versus the G10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and G10 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and G10.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ100 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.