Canon G1 X vs Panasonic ZS100

Lets examine more closely at the Canon G1 X and Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and ZS100 (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X was manufactured 4 years before the ZS100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G1 X matches up vs the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X has got outside measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Canon G1 X and Panasonic ZS100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G1 X versus the ZS100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and ZS100 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and ZS100.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 X featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older G1 X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.