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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Announced June 2020
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS8
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was manufactured 9 years after the ZS7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G100 grades versus the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic ZS7

 G100 ZS7 
LaunchedJune 2020July 2011Newer by 109 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kSharper display (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic G100

 ZS7 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic ZS7

 G100 ZS7 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 features outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G100 versus the ZS7.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and ZS7 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and ZS7.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G100 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic G100 will produce extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
56
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
78
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (270 shots)
63
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging advice
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-06-24 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $698 $350