Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony A77

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony A77, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is very similar but the ZS100 (1") and A77 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The ZS100 was released 4 years after the A77 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS100 matches up vs the A77 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS100 vs the A77.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and A77 is 87 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and A77.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A77 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent ZS100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.