Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX1

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.