Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony H300

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony H300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively close but the ZS100 (1") and H300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The ZS100 was unveiled 24 months after the H300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS100 matches up vs the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS100 compared to the H300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and H300 is 87 and 63 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and H300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The ZS100 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer ZS100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.