Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic ZS100
GF6 | ZS100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic GF6
ZS100 | GF6 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | April 2013 | More recent by 33 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS100
GF6 | ZS100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Equal 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and ZS100 is 87 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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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 |