Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS100

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the G100 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was announced 4 years later than the ZS100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the G100 scores versus the ZS100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G100 versus the ZS100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and ZS100 is 81 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and ZS100.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The G100 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more recent G100 provides an edge in sensor tech.