Panasonic FZ100 has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine FHD processor. On the other hand, Sony HX200V has a
18.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor.
Below you can see the FZ100 and HX200V sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FZ100 and Sony HX200V Cameras
Panasonic FZ100 and Sony HX200V have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic FZ100
or the
Sony HX200V ,
including hyperfocal distance.
