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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS200
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic ZS100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty close but the S5 (Full frame) and ZS100 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was launched 4 years later than the ZS100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S5 matches up versus the ZS100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic ZS100

 S5 ZS100 
RevealedAugust 2020January 2016More recent by 57 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic S5

 ZS100 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic ZS100

 S5 ZS100 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3.0"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 offers external dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S5 vs the ZS100.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and ZS100 is 60 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and ZS100.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography information
85
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
64
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (312g)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Sports photography camera
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography info
79
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
75
lighter than competition in class (312g)
features focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography factors
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
68
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging information
79
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-08-14 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 31 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.0" 3"
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 714 gr (1.57 lb) 312 gr (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 559
Other
Battery life 440 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 One
Retail pricing $1,999 $700