Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS100

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic ZS100, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1").

Photography Glossary

The FZ1000 was brought out 19 months prior to the ZS100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ1000 scores against the ZS100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 features external dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 vs the ZS100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and ZS100 is 55 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and ZS100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FZ1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.