Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony A390
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Older Model is Sony A380
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony A390 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony A390, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ100 was announced very close to the A390 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ100 grades against the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Sony A390
| FZ100 | A390 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Panasonic FZ100
| A390 | FZ100 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony A390
| FZ100 | A390 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ100 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony A390 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ100 and the A390.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and A390 is 67 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and A390.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The FZ100 has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF harder.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony A390 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2010-07-21 | 2010-07-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.50 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | AVCHD | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) | 549 gr (1.21 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 607 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $500 | $500 |