Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300 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
- Introduced July 2010
- New Model is Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Replacement is Sony WX350
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe FZ100 was revealed 3 years before the WX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ100 scores versus the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Sony WX300
FZ100 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic FZ100
WX300 | FZ100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | July 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony WX300
FZ100 | WX300 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 enjoys outer measurements 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 WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ100 versus the WX300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and WX300 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and WX300.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 lbs) | 166g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $500 | $330 |