Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX300

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony HX300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly similar but the ZS100 (1") and HX300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS100 was announced 2 years after the HX300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS100 matches up vs the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony HX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS100 versus the HX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and HX300 is 87 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and HX300.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The ZS100 uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The fresher ZS100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.