Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony QX100

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very similar but the SZ1 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SZ1 was manufactured 20 months before the QX100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ1 grades vs the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ1 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony QX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ1 against the QX100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ1 and QX100.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony QX100 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.