Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS100

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.

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.

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.

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.