Panasonic DMC-FZ100 vs Canon 1DX Mark II

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
14.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic DMC-FZ100 Review.
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35mm 864.0mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Canon 1DX Mark II Review.
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Compare Canon 1DX Mark II image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 1DX Mark II conclusion.

Succeeded by the Panasonic FZ150
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Succeeded by the Canon 1DX Mark III
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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FZ100 advantages over Canon 1DX Mark II

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Lighter weight
563g vs 1544g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Canon 1DX Mark II advantages over Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1/2.33 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.58 vs 1.42 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1210 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
9 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1620k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.34 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.2 vs 14.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 11.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
409600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Read our Panasonic DMC-FZ100 Express Review

Excellent image quality, especially from RAWs; Fantastic high ISO performance; Fast autofocus with great tracking performance; 14fps burst rate; Amazing buffer capacity; 4K 60p video; Robust build quality.
Very heavy, bulky and expensive; Dual memory card slots use different formats; 29:59 continuous video recording limit; Touchscreen feels underutilized.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Panasonic DMC-FZ40

$500
1/2.33 inch

Tiltable Screen
Hot shoe

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

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Canon 1DX Mark II

Panasonic DMC-FZ40

$2999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

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Compared to Sony HX100V

Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Sony HX100V

$500
1/2.33 inch

RAW file ability
Hot shoe

$312
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Built-in GPS

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Canon 1DX Mark II

Sony HX100V

$2999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$312
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Panasonic FZ47

Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Panasonic FZ47

$500
1/2.33 inch

Tiltable Screen
RAW file ability

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 1080p video

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Canon 1DX Mark II

Panasonic FZ47

$2999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

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Compared to Nikon D4S

Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Nikon D4S

$500
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$5399
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ100 vs Nikon D4S

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D4S

$2999
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$5399
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Nikon D5

Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Nikon D5

$500
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$4943
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D5

$2999
35mm

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

$4943
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

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