Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS100

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.