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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
81 Imaging
63 Features
76 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic ZS80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the G100 (Four Thirds) and ZS80 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was brought out 2 years after the ZS80 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the G100 scores against the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 G100 ZS80 
IntroducedJune 2020February 2018More modern by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kCrisper screen (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 G100 ZS80 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 has got external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G100 and the ZS80.
Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and ZS80 is 81 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and ZS80.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The G100 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more modern G100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
77
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
54
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 great ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
75
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic G100 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography info
56
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery (270 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
61
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 features tracking focus
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic G100
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
78
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery (270 CIPA)
79
 good battery power (380 shots)
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 resolution is good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography factors
72
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery (270 shots)
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 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G100 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging details
78
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 includes face detect focus
 great video quality (3840 x 1920 pxls)
 has mic support
 lack of image stabilization
73
 fairly wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no microphone jack
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic ZS80
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Alternate name - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-06-24 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lb) 327 grams (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 270 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $698 $448