Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX100V

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony HX100V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the ZS100 (1") and HX100V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The ZS100 was introduced 4 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS100 scores versus the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS100 versus the HX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and HX100V is 87 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and HX100V.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ZS100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.