Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony A7S III

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony A7S III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is very close but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The FZ100 was launched 11 years earlier than the A7S III which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ100 grades against the A7S III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with 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 Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony A7S III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ100 vs the A7S III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and A7S III is 67 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and A7S III.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ100 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.