Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS15

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic ZS15, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and ZS15 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The G100 was manufactured 8 years later than the ZS15 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G100 scores versus the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G100 compared to the ZS15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and ZS15 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and ZS15.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G100 will provide greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger G100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.