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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF7
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very similar but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GF6 was revealed 3 years before the ZS100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the GF6 matches up against the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic ZS100

 GF6 ZS100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic GF6

 ZS100 GF6 
RevealedJanuary 2016April 2013More recent by 33 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS100

 GF6 ZS100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF6 vs 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 dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GF6 and the ZS100.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and ZS100 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and ZS100.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF6 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GF6 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography info
64
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
64
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF6
Street photography with Panasonic ZS100
77
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
no image stabilization
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than average (312g)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS100
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
69
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
75
lighter than average (312g)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
68
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (312 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-08 2016-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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 Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 323 grams (0.71 pounds) 312 grams (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 70
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 12.5
DXO Low light score 622 559
Other
Battery life 340 photos 300 photos
Style of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $326 $700