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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G7
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G6 was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the G6 matches up against the ZS100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic ZS100

 G6 ZS100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic G6

 ZS100 G6 
IntroducedJanuary 2016April 2013More modern by 32 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kCrisper screen (+4k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS100

 G6 ZS100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G6 vs the ZS100.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and ZS100 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and ZS100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G6 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged G6 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
64
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G6
Street photography with Panasonic ZS100
73
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
78
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (312g)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G6
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS100
56
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
67
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography highlights
72
has focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
75
lighter than competitors in class (312g)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography advice
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
68
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (312 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-24 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 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
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,036k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 9.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.50 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 390g (0.86 lbs) 312g (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 70
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 639 559
Other
Battery life 340 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $750 $700