Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung GX-1S

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ100 was released 4 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ100 scores versus the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 has got outside 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 Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ100 versus the GX-1S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and GX-1S is 67 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and GX-1S.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ100 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ100 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher FZ100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.