Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS100

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was unveiled 6 years prior to the ZS100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the S1 matches up vs the ZS100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 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).

Check the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 against the ZS100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and ZS100 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and ZS100.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic ZS100 will give you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.