Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS70

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic ZS70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly close but the G100 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was released 3 years later than the ZS70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the G100 scores against the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the G100 vs the ZS70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and ZS70 is 81 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and ZS70.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The G100 offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher G100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.