Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Updated by Panasonic ZS200
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic SZ1 versus Panasonic ZS100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty close but the SZ1 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SZ1 was launched 5 years earlier than the ZS100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ1 matches up versus the ZS100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic ZS100
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic SZ1
ZS100 | SZ1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | January 2012 | More recent by 48 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic ZS100
SZ1 | ZS100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic SZ1 versus Panasonic ZS100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ1 and the ZS100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and ZS100 is 95 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and ZS100.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SZ1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | MOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 9.9fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 131 gr (0.29 pounds) | 312 gr (0.69 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 559 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 300 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $179 | $700 |