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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic GX7
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was manufactured 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX1 scores vs the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic ZS1

 GX1 ZS1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2009More recent by 34 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic GX1

 ZS1 GX1 

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic ZS1

 GX1 ZS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GX1 has outside measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX1 vs the ZS1.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and ZS1 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and ZS1.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX1 will show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher GX1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
25
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
47
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography highlights
65
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (300 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
63
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
62
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
32
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-14 2009-05-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.60 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 318 gr (0.70 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $228 $0