Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX10V

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ100 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was announced 19 months prior to the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ100 scores versus the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 has external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ100 and the HX10V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and HX10V is 67 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and HX10V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX10V to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FZ100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.