Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony A100

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ100 versus Sony A100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and A100 (10MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ100 was announced 4 years later than the A100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ100 scores against the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ100 vs the A100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and A100 is 67 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and A100.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ100 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ100 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.