Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS20

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic ZS20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was released 8 years after the ZS20 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G100 matches up against the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 has outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G100 versus the ZS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and ZS20 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and ZS20.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G100 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent G100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.