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Canon G5 X vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Canon G5 X vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
  • Announced September 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G5 X MII
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
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Canon G5 X vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon G5 X and Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The G5 X was unveiled 3 months before the ZS100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G5 X matches up against the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Panasonic ZS100

 G5 X ZS100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Canon G5 X

 ZS100 G5 X 

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Panasonic ZS100

 G5 X ZS100 
RevealedSeptember 2015January 2016Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G5 X vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X has got external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G5 X against the ZS100.

Canon G5 X vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and ZS100 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and ZS100.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon G5 X vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
65
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography highlights
83
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (312g)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G5 X
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
78
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (210 shots)
75
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography advice
69
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (210 shots)
68
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging highlights
79
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no microphone support
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (312g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Canon G5 X vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Panasonic ZS100
 Canon PowerShot G5 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-09-11 2016-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lb) 312 grams (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 70
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.5
DXO Low light rating 471 559
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L -
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $799 $700