Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony A100

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony A100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the SZ1 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SZ1 was unveiled 5 years after the A100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ1 grades against the A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony A100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ1 compared to the A100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and A100 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ1 and A100.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ1 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic SZ1 will render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SZ1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.