Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony A100

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and A100 (10MP) and the FZ40 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FZ40 was unveiled 4 years after the A100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ40 scores vs the A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ40 offers external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FZ40 against the A100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and A100 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and A100.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ40 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ40 will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent FZ40 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.