Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS100

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic G95 versus Panasonic ZS100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the G95 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G95 was revealed 3 years later than the ZS100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G95 grades vs the ZS100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G95 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G95 versus Panasonic ZS100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G95 vs the ZS100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and ZS100 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and ZS100.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G95 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G95 will provide extra detail because of its extra 0.3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer G95 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.