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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Old Model is Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the G2 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer different sensor size.

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The G2 was released 15 months later than the ZS1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the G2 scores versus the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic ZS1

 G2 ZS1 
IntroducedJuly 2010May 2009More recent by 15 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic G2

 ZS1 G2 

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZS1

 G2 ZS1 

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G2 versus the ZS1.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and ZS1 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G2 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger G2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
25
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
65
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (428g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography highlights
58
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (428 grams)
low MP (12MP)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography highlights
57
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging factors
61
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detection focus
includes external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (428 grams)
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (229 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-12 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lbs) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 493 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,000 $0