Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Released January 2013
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- 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
- Introduced January 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS200
Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview
Let's look closer at the Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the XS1 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe XS1 was introduced 4 years before the ZS100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the XS1 grades versus the ZS100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic ZS100
XS1 | ZS100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic XS1
ZS100 | XS1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | January 2013 | Newer by 36 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS100
XS1 | ZS100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while 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).
See the Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the XS1 compared to the ZS100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and ZS100 is 97 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and ZS100.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XS1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS100 will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged XS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | MOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 9.9fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 103g (0.23 lbs) | 312g (0.69 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 559 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 300 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $130 | $700 |