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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
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As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs, pro digicams, mirrorless and travel zooms. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-FZ150 and the Lumix DMC-FZ40) and Canon (such as the PowerShot SX30 IS and the Powershot SX40)
Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ100 compared to other super zoom competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), records even higher-speed movies (220 fps vs none), shoots faster continuously (11 fps vs 1.8 fps) and has a screen which flips out.
However, on average it has significantly less zoom (24x vs 35x), doesn't record movies in 24p, lacks and external mic jack, is older (july, 2010 vs february, 2011) and is slightly more expensive ($610.64 vs $499.00).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
1 year newer
$499
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Leica V-Lux 2
similar age
$1,101
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
similar age
$420
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Nikon Coolpix P500
6 months newer
$300
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Canon Powershot SX40
1 year newer
$340 - $380
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
similar age
$411
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ100 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it records high-speed movies (220 fps vs none), has image stabilization (lens vs none), shoots faster continuously (11 fps vs 3.7 fps), has a screen which flips out and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).
However, on average it has a slightly lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 16.1 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO), doesn't record movies in 24p and has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.1x15.4mm).
Nikon D3100
similar age
$500 - $547 18-55mm lens
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Canon Rebel T3
6 months newer
$333 (body only)
$489 - $500 18-55mm lens
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Nikon D5100
8 months newer
$500 - $597 (body only)
$600 - $697 18-55mm lens
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Canon Rebel T3i
6 months newer
$619 - $700 (body only)
$745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens
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Canon Rebel T2i
5 months older
$544 - $949 (body only)
$649 - $867 18-55mm lens
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Nikon D7000
similar age
$1,000 - $1,197 (body only)
$1,100 55-200mm lens
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ100 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has much more zoom (24x vs 3.8x), records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), records even higher-speed movies (220 fps vs none), shoots faster continuously (11 fps vs 6 fps) and has a screen which flips out.
However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm), has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), is much larger (prosumer size 124x81x95 mm vs compact 99x60x28 mm), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 12 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO).
Canon PowerShot G12
similar age
$370 - $496
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
similar age
$359
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Canon Powershot S100
1 year newer
$370 - $430
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ100 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), records high-speed movies (220 fps vs none), has image stabilization (lens vs none) and shoots faster continuously (11 fps vs 2.6 fps).
However, on average it takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 15.9 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO), doesn't have a touch screen, doesn't record movies in 24p and has a slightly smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs four thirds 18.0x13.5mm).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
4 months older
$615 - $642 14-42mm lens
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
similar age
$849 - $997 14-42mm lens
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ100 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has way more more zoom (24x vs 16x), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), shoots faster continuously (11 fps vs 3.2 fps), has a screen which flips out and slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 5 cm).
However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, has a slightly lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 921k dots), is much larger (prosumer size 124x81x95 mm vs compact 105x59x28 mm), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO) and doesn't have a touch screen.
Panasonic Lumix ZS20
1 year newer
$291 - $350
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Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
5 months newer
$319 - $330
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
1 year newer
$299
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