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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS200
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2022
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1").

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The ZS100 was introduced 7 years prior to the ZV-1F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS100 matches up vs the ZV-1F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 ZS100 ZV-1F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

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

 ZV-1F ZS100 
LaunchedOctober 2022January 2016More modern by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 ZS100 ZV-1F 
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 comes with outside 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 Sony ZV-1F has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the ZS100 and the ZV-1F.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and ZV-1F is 87 and 89 respectively.

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

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and ZV-1F.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged ZS100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography features
65
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
58
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Street photography camera
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (312g)
screen is fixed
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (1")
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (256g)
does not have image stabilization
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography highlights
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
61
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (16.0 fps)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than others (312 grams)
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
87
good battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than average (256g)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
fast maximum aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography features
68
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
fast maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3.00")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
good battery pack (360 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging info
36
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (312 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
82
fast maximum aperture (f2)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
lighter than average (256g)
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Sony ZV-1F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Sony ZV-1F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Sony ZV-1F
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ100 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-05 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 20mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.9fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 312 grams (0.69 pounds) 256 grams (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $700 $499