Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS100

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the G85 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G85 was manufactured 9 months after the ZS100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G85 grades against the ZS100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G85 versus the ZS100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and ZS100 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and ZS100.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G85 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent G85 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.