Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic ZS100

Below, we are evaluating the Canon G1 X II versus Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and ZS100 (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X II was announced 23 months prior to the ZS100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G1 X II scores vs the ZS100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X II Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X II features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G1 X II compared to the ZS100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X II and ZS100 is 76 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X II and ZS100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G1 X II having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer you greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G1 X II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.