Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS100

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty close but the S1H (Full frame) and ZS100 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was brought out 3 years later than the ZS100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S1H grades versus the ZS100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H provides physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1H compared to the ZS100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and ZS100 is 52 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and ZS100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer S1H should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.