Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Launched January 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Updated by Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Announced April 2013
- Replacement is Ricoh GR II
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS100 and Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and GR (16MP) and the ZS100 (1") and GR (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ZS100 was unveiled 2 years later than the GR and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS100 scores vs the GR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Ricoh GR. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Ricoh GR
| ZS100 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2016 |  | April 2013 | More recent by 34 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Panasonic ZS100
| GR | ZS100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 1040k | Sharper screen (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Ricoh GR
| ZS100 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS100 and Ricoh GR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS100 compared to the GR.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and GR is 87 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and GR.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS100 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger ZS100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Ricoh GR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Ricoh GR |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2013-04-17 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 300s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.9 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 312 gr (0.69 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 70 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 559 | 972 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photographs | 290 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | DB65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $700 | $971 |