Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS100

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was brought out 23 months after the ZS100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G9 matches up vs the ZS100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 has outside measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

See the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 compared to the ZS100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and ZS100 is 62 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and ZS100.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G9 features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer G9 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.