Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony A65
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Released January 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS200
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Launched November 2011
- Updated by Sony A68
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Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony A65, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very comparable but the ZS100 (1") and A65 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS100 was released 4 years after the A65 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS100 scores vs the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony A65 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Sony A65
| ZS100 | A65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2016 |  | November 2011 | More modern by 51 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Panasonic ZS100
| A65 | ZS100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony A65
| ZS100 | A65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony A65 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS100 against the A65.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and A65 is 87 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and A65.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS100 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony A65 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony SLT-A65 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2016-01-05 | 2011-11-15 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.9 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.00 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, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 312 grams (0.69 pounds) | 622 grams (1.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 70 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 559 | 717 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 560 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $700 | $700 |