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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX1 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
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic GX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is very comparable but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The FZ100 was released 19 months before the GX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ100 matches up vs the GX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic GX1

 FZ100 GX1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic FZ100

 GX1 FZ100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2010More recent by 19 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic GX1

 FZ100 GX1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 has got outer 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 GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic GX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ100 versus the GX1.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and GX1 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and GX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX1 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older FZ100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Street photography advice
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (540 grams)
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (540g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (540g)
32
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-21 2012-02-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 7.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 318g (0.70 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 703
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $228