Canon G7 X vs Panasonic ZS100

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon G7 X vs Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1").

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The G7 X was released 15 months earlier than the ZS100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G7 X grades vs the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The complete galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X has outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X vs the ZS100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and ZS100 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and ZS100.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged G7 X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.