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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon G7 X MII
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS200
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The G7 X MIII was manufactured 3 years after the ZS100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G7 X MIII matches up vs the ZS100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Panasonic ZS100

 G7 X MIII ZS100 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2016Newer by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Canon G7 X MIII

 ZS100 G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS100

 G7 X MIII ZS100 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G7 X MIII against the ZS100.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and ZS100 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MIII and ZS100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern G7 X MIII provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Portrait photography camera
66
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography information
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (304 grams)
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors (312g)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS100
65
quiet shooting (1/25,600 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
not so great battery life (235 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
81
lighter than competition (304g)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (235 CIPA)
75
lighter than competitors (312 grams)
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (235 per charge)
68
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging information
86
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
lighter than competition (304g)
36
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (312 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS100
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-09 2016-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 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 range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/25600 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
AEB
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lb) 312 gr (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 235 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $749 $700