Canon M100 vs Panasonic ZS7

Below is a complete review of the Canon M100 vs Panasonic ZS7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and ZS7 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The M100 was introduced 6 years later than the ZS7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M100 grades vs the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon M100 has physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M100 compared to the ZS7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M100 and ZS7 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and ZS7.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon M100 will offer more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer M100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.