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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX100 II
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 was announced 15 months prior to the ZS100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LX100 grades vs the ZS100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic ZS100

 LX100 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic LX100

 ZS100 LX100 
RevealedJanuary 2016September 2014More modern by 15 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic ZS100

 LX100 ZS100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the LX100 compared to the ZS100.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and ZS100 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and ZS100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX100 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will give more detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged LX100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography details
70
has manual focus
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
64
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography highlights
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
78
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (312g)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography information
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
67
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography factors
75
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (13MP)
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
75
lighter than competition (312g)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography features
73
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
68
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (312 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-15 2016-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 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 13MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4112 x 3088 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 393g (0.87 pounds) 312g (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.5
DXO Low light rating 553 559
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $800 $700