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Predecessor: |
Panasonic DMC-FZ35
DMC-FZ35 vs DMC-FZ100
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Successor: |
Panasonic FZ150
DMC-FZ100 vs FZ150
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Nikon B500
L840 vs B500
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Model Number: |
DMC-FZ100 |
L840 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
EVF |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$499.95 |
$299.95 |
Street Price: |
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$448.00 |
Date Available: |
2010-08-31 |
2015-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
19.9 oz
(563 g)
includes batteries
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19.0 oz
(538 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.9 x
3.2 x
3.7 in.
(124 x
81 x
95 mm)
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4.5 x
3.1 x
3.8 in.
(114 x
78 x
96 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
14.1 |
16.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.33 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.42 microns |
1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
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Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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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) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
11.2 |
7.4 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i)
1280x720 (60/50/30)
848x480 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (15p/12.5p)
640x480 (120p/100p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD / QT Motion JPEG |
MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
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Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elements |
Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 12 elements in 9 groups including ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
25 -
600mm
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23 -
855mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.5 -
108mm
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4 -
152mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
24.00x |
38.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/5,2 (tele) - f/8 (up to f/11 in movie mode) |
f/3.0 or f/6.0 (wide) / f/6.5 or f/13 (tele) -- with -2.0 AV ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x ( Max. 96.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) |
2x Dynamic Fine Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) |
Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
No |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixels eq. |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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921,000 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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125 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto mode |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 60 sec |
1/1500 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
No |
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 |
Smart Portrait, Backlighting, Bird Watching, Beach, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Moon, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Special Effects |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 10 (3shots) seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro |
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) |
Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.9m [T]: 1.5 to 3.5m |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD / QT Motion JPEG |
MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Included Memory: |
40.0 MB |
20.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
built-in memory |
Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
DC Input, Mini-HDMI with Viera Link |
Micro (Type-D) HDMI, DC input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.98 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.99 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
13 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
11.2 |
7.4 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
15 |
7 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.34 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.29 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.55 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.017 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.7 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.7 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
410 shots |
740 shots (NiMH AA) |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
4 x AA |
Usable Battery Types: |
7.2V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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4 x Alkaline AAs
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE |
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OS Compatibility: |
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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. |
Available in black or red. (Other colors may be available depending on region.) |