Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS1

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ100 was introduced 15 months after the ZS1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ100 scores vs the ZS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ100 and the ZS1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and ZS1 is 67 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and ZS1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ100 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ100 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer FZ100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.