Panasonic DMC-FZ100 vs Canon 70D

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Panasonic DMC-FZ100 vs Canon 70D

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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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APS-C 337.5mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 70D conclusion.

Succeeded by the Panasonic FZ150
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Succeeded by the Canon 80D
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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FZ100 advantages over Canon 70D

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.2 fps vs 6.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon 70D advantages over Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 4.11 vs 1.42 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
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

920 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1040k 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
0.07 vs 0.34 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.2 vs 14.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
65 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Panasonic DMC-FZ100 Express Review

Dual Pixel CMOS AF delivers full-time continuous autofocus (with phase detect at every pixel in framing area) for video and Live View still shooting; Full HD (1080p) video recording with pro-level features and quality; Improved resolution and good high ISO performance; Excellent Wi-Fi remote shooting with full exposure controls; 3-inch articulating LCD touchscreen.
Image quality only improved slightly over 60D; Dynamic range still lags behind competing models; May not feature enough upgrades to convince people to step up from 60D.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7100

Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Nikon D7100

$500
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$750
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Canon 70D

Nikon D7100

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$750
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

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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 70D

Panasonic DMC-FZ40

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer exposure

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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 70D

Sony HX100V

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$312
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in GPS

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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

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ47

Canon 70D

Panasonic FZ47

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher max flash sync

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Compared to Sony A77 II

Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Sony A77 II

$500
1/2.33 inch

Longer exposure

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

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Canon 70D

Sony A77 II

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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