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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2022
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Released June 2020
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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon Z30 versus Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the G100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Z30 (APS-C) and G100 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Z30 was brought out 2 years later than the G100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z30 scores versus the G100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Panasonic G100

 Z30 G100 
ReleasedJune 2022June 2020More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Nikon Z30

 G100 Z30 
Screen resolution1840k1040kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Panasonic G100

 Z30 G100 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z30 provides exterior measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z30 versus the G100.

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and G100 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and G100.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z30 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z30 will give you extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Z30 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography factors
82
manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z30 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G100 Street photography highlights
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (405 grams)
78
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z30 Sports photography information
Panasonic G100 Sports photography information
76
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
56
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z30
Travel photography with Panasonic G100
78
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average (405 grams)
78
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography factors
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z30 Vlogging features
Panasonic G100 Vlogging features
74
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (405 grams)
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Panasonic G100
 Nikon Z30Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z30 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-06-29 2020-06-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 49
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 352g (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 270 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $650 $698