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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(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
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Sony WX300

 FZ100 WX300 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic FZ100

 WX300 FZ100 
RevealedFebruary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony WX300

 FZ100 WX300 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and WX300 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
59
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
Vlogging with Sony WX300
64
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (540g)
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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