Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony A99
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Announced December 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony A900
- Renewed by Sony A99 II
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Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony A99, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is fairly close but the ZS100 (1") and A99 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.
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Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS100 matches up versus the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Sony A99
| ZS100 | A99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2016 |  | December 2012 | More recent by 38 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Panasonic ZS100
| A99 | ZS100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Sharper display (+189k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony A99
| ZS100 | A99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS100 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS100 and the A99.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and A99 is 87 and 57 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and A99.
To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS100 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer ZS100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony A99 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony SLT-A99 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2016-01-05 | 2012-12-12 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 19 |
| Cross focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.9 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 312 grams (0.69 lbs) | 812 grams (1.79 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 70 | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 14.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 559 | 1555 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 500 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | 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 | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
| Card slots | One | Dual |
| Launch price | $700 | $1,998 |