Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A900Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      MSRP$699/£549
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels25.7 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.6 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      ProcessorBIONZVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution6048 x 40325472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4400 x 2936, 4400 x 2936, 3024 x 2016, 6048 x 3408, 4400 x 2472, 3024 x 1704, 3924 x 2656, 2896 x 1928, 1984 x 1320
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra Fine, Fine, StandardFine, standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Green compensation), & Customized (3 repeatable customizations)Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoWide area, Center spot, & Individual point
      Number of Focus Points949
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length9.1 - 91 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 250 mm
      Optical Zoom10x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Xtra Fine color LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x0.46x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,166k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Carbon Fiber Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 50 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range8.00 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietary Hot Shoe (compatible w/ Sony & Minolta flashes)
      Wireless off camera flash (with specific Sony flashes)
      PC Socket
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual (with EV indicator), Customized (3 repeatable customizations)Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      DxO Low Light ISO1431559
      DxO Color Depth23.722.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.312.5
      DxO Overall Score7970
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Internal Recording ModesNoAVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 24.00/29.97/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Audio I/ONo
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Dimensions156 x 117 x 82 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23")111 x 65 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.73")
      Weight (inc. batteries)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)312 g (0.69 lb / 11.01 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.4 x 4.85 x 2.7"
      Package Weight1.105 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Battery PackNP-FM500H
      Battery Life880 shots240 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageCompact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory MountNo
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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