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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

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
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ2500
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G100 (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G100 was introduced 6 years after the FZ1000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the G100 grades versus the FZ1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 G100 FZ1000 
IntroducedJune 2020June 2014More modern by 74 months
Screen resolution1840k921kClearer screen (+919k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic G100

 FZ1000 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FZ1000

 G100 FZ1000 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

See the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G100 vs the FZ1000.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and FZ1000 is 81 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and FZ1000.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G100 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The newer G100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography details
78
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography information
56
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
67
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography features
78
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
65
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
64
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
66
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FZ1000
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-06-24 2014-06-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-400mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 lb) 831g (1.83 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 517
Other
Battery life 270 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $698 $800