Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX50
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Updated by Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony WX50, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the ZS100 (1") and WX50 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS100 was manufactured 3 years after the WX50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS100 scores against the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Sony WX50
| ZS100 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2016 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 48 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 461k | Clearer screen (+579k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic ZS100
| WX50 | ZS100 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony WX50
| ZS100 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS100 against the WX50.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and WX50 is 87 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and WX50.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger ZS100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.9 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 312g (0.69 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 70 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 559 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 240 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $700 | $250 |