- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Panasonic DMC-FZ35
DMC-FZ35 vs DMC-FZ100 |
Nikon D5
D5 vs D6 |
Successor: |
Panasonic FZ150
DMC-FZ100 vs FZ150 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | DMC-FZ100 | D6 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | EVF | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $499.95 | $6499.95 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2010-08-31 | 2020-05-21 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
19.9 oz
(563 g)
includes batteries |
44.8 oz (1,270 g) |
Size: |
4.9 x
3.2 x
3.7 in. (124 x 81 x 95 mm) |
6.3 x
6.4 x
3.6 in. (160 x 163 x 92 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 14.1 | 20.8 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.33 inch | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) | 858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.42 microns | 6.45 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9) |
5568 x 3712
(20.7 MP,
3:2), 4176 x 2784 (11.6 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2), 4640 x 3088 (14.3 MP, 3:2), 3472 x 2312 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2320 x 1544 (3.6 MP, 3:2), 4640 x 3712 (17.2 MP, 5:4), 3472 x 2784 (9.7 MP, 5:4), 2320 x 1856 (4.3 MP, 5:4), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 11.2 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i)
1280x720 (60/50/30) 848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD / QT Motion JPEG | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Nikon F |
Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elements | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 600mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 108mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 24.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5,2 (tele) - f/8 (up to f/11 in movie mode) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x ( Max. 96.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) | Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection and fine-tuning: 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixels eq. | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.72x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter; Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark X screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed) |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 2,359,000 dots (589,750 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 102400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto, ISO 100 - 102,400, expandable to ISO 50 in Lo-1 to ISO 3,276,800 in Hi-5 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 | Auto (3 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2,500K-10,000K), all with fine-tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/8000 - 900 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot | TTL exposure metering using approximately 180K (180,000) pixel RGB sensor; Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering III (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15, or 20mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12mm circle); Spot: Meters 4mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point; Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses; equivalent to center-weighted when non-CPU lens is used |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Movie, My Color, Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Close-up, Scene, Custom, Panorama Assist, Party, Candle Light, Baby1/2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Photo Frame, High Speed Movie | None |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3shots) seconds | 2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd | Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | 0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto) | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | XQD / CFexpress |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD / QT Motion JPEG | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: | 40.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet,Bluetooth |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired, wireless | |
Connections (extended): | DC Input, Mini-HDMI with Viera Link | Type-C Mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, 10-pin Remote Terminal |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.98 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.99 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 13 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 11.2 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 15 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.34 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.29 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.55 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.017 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 1.7 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.7 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 410 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | 110 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary EN-EL18c |
Usable Battery Types: | 7.2V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL18c Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE | ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.9.5-10.11.5 | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Power OIS, articulating LCD, full HD 1920x1080 60/50i movies with manual exposure control, high-speed burst mode (11 fps at full resolution), high-speed movies up to 220fps, flash hot shoe. |