Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS10

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was revealed 6 months before the ZS10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ100 matches up versus the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ100 and the ZS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and ZS10 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and ZS10.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.