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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS200
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Released May 2023
  • Previous Model is Sony ZV-1
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1").

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The ZS100 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS100 grades against the ZV-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Sony ZV-1 II

 ZS100 ZV-1 II 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Panasonic ZS100

 ZV-1 II ZS100 
ReleasedMay 2023January 2016Newer by 89 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony ZV-1 II

 ZS100 ZV-1 II 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 II has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") and a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS100 against the ZV-1 II.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and ZV-1 II is 87 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and ZV-1 II.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged ZS100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1 II
64
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
74
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 II Street photography info
78
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (312 grams)
screen is fixed
80
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (292 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography advice
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
66
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography info
Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography info
75
lighter than competition (312 grams)
features touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
81
lighter than average (292g)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (18mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1 II
68
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
manual focus
fairly wide (18mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3.00")
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (312g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
82
fairly wide (18mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than average (292 grams)
no image stabilization
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Sony ZV-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Sony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ100 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-05 2023-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.9fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/100 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 312g (0.69 lb) 292g (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 559 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $700 $899