Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS100

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GX850 was brought out 13 months after the ZS100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX850 matches up against the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GX850 against the ZS100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and ZS100 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and ZS100.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX850 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher GX850 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.