Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony W610

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was brought out 17 months earlier than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ100 scores vs the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ100 compared to the W610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and W610 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and W610.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.