Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX100V

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was launched 15 months earlier than the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ100 scores against the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 enjoys outer 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 HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ100 versus the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and HX100V is 67 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and HX100V.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX100V to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.