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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G85
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic ZS100

 G95 ZS100 
RevealedApril 2019January 2016More recent by 40 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k1040kCrisper display (+200k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic G95

 ZS100 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS100

 G95 ZS100 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

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

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (312 grams)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography factors
68
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low battery power (290 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (290 CIPA)
75
lighter than competitors in class (312 grams)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
low battery power (290 shots)
68
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging factors
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
36
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (312 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90 Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-04-05 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,240k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 536g (1.18 lb) 312g (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $998 $700