Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX99

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ100 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses different sensor size.

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The FZ100 was introduced 9 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a serious difference 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 HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ100 grades vs the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 features exterior 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 HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ100 versus Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ100 against the HX99.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and HX99 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and HX99.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.