Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS1

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the G10 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The G10 was launched 16 months after the ZS1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G10 scores versus the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G10 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G10 vs the ZS1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and ZS1 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and ZS1.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G10 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G10 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern G10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.