Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2010
- Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Introduced January 2015
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FZ100 was released 5 years before the SZ10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ100 scores versus the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic SZ10
FZ100 | SZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic FZ100
SZ10 | FZ100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | July 2010 | More recent by 54 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic SZ10
FZ100 | SZ10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 has got external 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) and the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ100 and the SZ10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and SZ10 is 67 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and SZ10.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 1.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) | 177 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $500 | $200 |