Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Successor is Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic SZ3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ100 was unveiled 3 years before the SZ3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ100 grades versus the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic SZ3
FZ100 | SZ3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic FZ100
SZ3 | FZ100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2010 | More recent by 30 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic SZ3
FZ100 | SZ3 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic SZ3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ100 vs the SZ3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and SZ3 is 67 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and SZ3.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 pounds) | 126g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 250 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $500 | $150 |