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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic G2
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty close but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ100 was brought out 19 months after the G1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ100 matches up vs the G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic G1

 FZ100 G1 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FZ100

 G1 FZ100 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic G1

 FZ100 G1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ100 vs the G1.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and G1 is 67 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and G1.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ100 will result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography advice
Panasonic G1 Street photography advice
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (540g)
72
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography info
Panasonic G1 Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
59
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (540 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging details
Panasonic G1 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (540g)
18
no video shooting
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic G1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-21 2009-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 360g (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 $0