Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G100
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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z30 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Panasonic G100
Z30 | G100 | |||
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Released | June 2022 | ![]() | June 2020 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Nikon Z30
G100 | Z30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Panasonic G100
Z30 | G100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 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).
See the Nikon Z30 versus Panasonic G100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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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 |