Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS100

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS1 versus Panasonic ZS100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and ZS100 (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS1 was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZS100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS1 scores against the ZS100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS1 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS1 and the ZS100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and ZS100 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and ZS100.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS100 will deliver extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.