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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(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
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS200
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1x
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the ZS100 (1") and DP1s (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS100 was brought out 6 years after the DP1s which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS100 grades vs the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Sigma DP1s

 ZS100 DP1s 
IntroducedJanuary 2016October 2009Newer by 77 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Panasonic ZS100

 DP1s ZS100 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sigma DP1s

 ZS100 DP1s 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS100 versus the DP1s.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and DP1s is 87 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and DP1s.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic ZS100 will result in extra detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
65
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (312g)
no moving screen
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (270g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography details
Sigma DP1s Sports photography details
68
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
75
lighter than competition (312g)
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than competition (270g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
68
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
44
has manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging information
Sigma DP1s Vlogging information
36
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (312 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
9
no video recording
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Sigma DP1s
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Sigma DP1s
General Information
Company Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Sigma DP1s
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ100 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2009-10-02
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 312 gr (0.69 lb) 270 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 559 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $0