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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Released August 2010
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic ZS100

 G10 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic G10

 ZS100 G10 
IntroducedJanuary 2016August 2010More modern by 65 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS100

 G10 ZS100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

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

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
64
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
78
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (312g)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography details
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
67
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
54
great battery (380 shots)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
75
lighter than competition in class (312g)
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
59
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
68
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G10
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS100
23
includes face detect autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (312g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-09 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 9.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 388 grams (0.86 lb) 312 grams (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 70
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 12.5
DXO Low light score 411 559
Other
Battery life 380 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $550 $700