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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic GF2
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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic ZS100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GF1 was announced 7 years earlier than the ZS100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GF1 grades against the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic ZS100

 GF1 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic GF1

 ZS100 GF1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016October 2009More recent by 75 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic ZS100

 GF1 ZS100 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GF1 compared to the ZS100.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and ZS100 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and ZS100.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will resolve more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older GF1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography info
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
64
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography features
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
78
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (312g)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS100
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
67
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
59
good battery power (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
75
lighter than competitors in class (312 grams)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
68
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging advice
25
supports face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (312 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-10-14 2016-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 385g (0.85 lb) 312g (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 70
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 12.5
DXO Low light score 513 559
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $700