Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched July 2010
- Renewed by Panasonic FZ200
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Launched July 2012
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic SZ5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FZ100 was introduced 24 months before the SZ5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ100 grades against the SZ5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic SZ5
FZ100 | SZ5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic FZ100
SZ5 | FZ100 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic SZ5
FZ100 | SZ5 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic SZ5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ100 versus the SZ5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and SZ5 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and SZ5.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The older FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2012-07-18 |
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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $500 | $195 |