Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ1

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic SZ1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was announced 17 months prior to the SZ1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ100 grades vs the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 has outside measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ100 vs the SZ1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and SZ1 is 67 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and SZ1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FZ100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.