Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS1

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic GF6 versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GF6 was manufactured 3 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GF6 grades vs the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GF6 vs the ZS1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and ZS1 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and ZS1.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF6 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GF6 will render extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger GF6 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.