Nikon D4 vs Panasonic ZS100

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon D4 vs Panasonic ZS100, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D4 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively close but the D4 (Full frame) and ZS100 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D4 was manufactured 5 years before the ZS100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the D4 scores against the ZS100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D4 has physical dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D4 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the D4 compared to the ZS100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D4 and ZS100 is 50 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D4 and ZS100.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D4 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.