Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS100

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") feature different sensor size.

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The G10 was brought out 6 years earlier than the ZS100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G10 grades versus the ZS100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G10 against the ZS100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and ZS100 is 72 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and ZS100.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged G10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.