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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon G5 X
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1").

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The G5 X MII was brought out 3 years later than the ZS100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G5 X MII scores vs the ZS100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Panasonic ZS100

 G5 X MII ZS100 
AnnouncedJuly 2019January 2016More recent by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Canon G5 X MII

 ZS100 G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic ZS100

 G5 X MII ZS100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G5 X MII enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G5 X MII vs the ZS100.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and ZS100 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X MII and ZS100.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher G5 X MII will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography highlights
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
64
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography highlights
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
78
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (312 grams)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G5 X MII
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS100
64
quiet shutter (1/25,600 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
67
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
75
lighter than others (312g)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
68
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging factors
80
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (312g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic ZS100
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-07-09 2016-01-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/25600 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340g (0.75 lb) 312g (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 559
Other
Battery life 230 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $900 $700