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Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(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
Ricoh GR
(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
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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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Ricoh GR

 ZS100 GR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016April 2013More recent by 34 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Panasonic ZS100

 GR ZS100 
Screen resolution1230k1040kSharper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Ricoh GR

 ZS100 GR 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and GR is 87 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR Portrait photography advice
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
74
manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Street photography info
Ricoh GR Street photography info
78
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
screen is fixed
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GR Sports photography highlights
68
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS100
Vlogging with Ricoh GR
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (312g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Ricoh GR
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Ricoh 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