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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The FZ100 was revealed 7 years before the GH5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ100 scores versus the GH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic GH5

 FZ100 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic FZ100

 GH5 FZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2017July 2010Newer by 78 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic GH5

 FZ100 GH5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 features outside 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 GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ100 compared to the GH5.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and GH5 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and GH5.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ100 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH5 will produce more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography info
54
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (540g)
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery (410 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
59
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (540g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging information
64
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (540g)
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-21 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 725 grams (1.60 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch cost $500 $1,298