Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony A9

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FZ100 was introduced 7 years prior to the A9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FZ100 grades versus the A9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 offers 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 Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony A9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ100 versus the A9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and A9 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and A9.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A9 will resolve more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.