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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Revealed June 2020
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic ZS15

 G100 ZS15 
LaunchedJune 2020June 2012Fresher by 98 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k460kSharper screen (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic G100

 ZS15 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic ZS15

 G100 ZS15 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

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

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
56
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography advice
78
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
61
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
37
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have mic support
does not have image stabilization
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-06-24 2012-06-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $698 $279