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Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon G7 X
  • Refreshed by Canon G7 X MIII
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS200
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Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The G7 X MII was released 2 months after the ZS100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G7 X MII grades vs the ZS100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Panasonic ZS100

 G7 X MII ZS100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Canon G7 X MII

 ZS100 G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic ZS100

 G7 X MII ZS100 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2016Same age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII has physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 X MII vs the ZS100.

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and ZS100 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and ZS100.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography details
64
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
64
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography advice
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors (312g)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X MII
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS100
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
not so great battery life (265 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
67
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography information
79
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (265 CIPA)
75
lighter than competitors (312g)
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography factors
69
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (265 shots)
68
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging info
80
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (312 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic ZS100
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-18 2016-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 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 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 format
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 319g (0.70 lbs) 312g (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 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 265 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $699 $700