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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G2
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was released 8 years before the ZS100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the G1 matches up vs the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic ZS100

 G1 ZS100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic G1

 ZS100 G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2009More modern by 84 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS100

 G1 ZS100 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 has external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G1 versus the ZS100.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and ZS100 is 82 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and ZS100.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography highlights
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
64
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography factors
72
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (312g)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography factors
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
62
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
75
lighter than competitors (312 grams)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
68
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Vlogging camera
18
can't record video
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (312 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-19 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lb) 312 grams (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 70
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 12.5
DXO Low light score 463 559
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $700