Take a look at the specification between the on of the best compact camera announced in 2016, our list includes Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 IV vs Nikon DL 18-50 vs Canon G5X.
We are starting with Panasonic ZS1 camera, the camera also features 1″ sensor , all camera in the list features same size sensor although the sensor makers of all cameras are bit different
Sony RX100 IV is developed by Sony itself, it uses stacked CMOS technology to give more details and less noise compared to competitors the same sensor is also used inside the Sony RX10 III camera. The Canon G3X uses same sensor as of Sony RX100 III camera, the Nikon is best of all and is used Nikon j5 sensor inside the Nikon DL series camera, the Nikon DL 18-50mm is the only camera in the list that supports hybrid Auto Focus none of the camera till now features Hybrid AF system.
4K Post Focus photo capture features enables you to shoot first and focus later facility just as Lytro camera, no such feature available in any of the competitors.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony RX100 MIV
| Features/ Models | Panasonic ZS1 | Sony RX100 MIV |
| Megapixel | 20.1 Megapixel | 20.1 MP |
| Sensor size | 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor | 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor |
| Low pass filter | NA | Yes |
| Image processor | Venus Engine Image Processor | BIONZ X |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S. | Optical SteadyShot |
| Optical Zoom | 10X | 2.9X |
| AF system | Contrast Based | Contrast Based |
| ISO | 80-25600 | 80-12800 |
| Shutter Min/ mix | 60-1/16000s | 30-1/16000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 50 fps | 16 fps |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K 30fps |
| Display | 3.0″ LCD Rear Touch Screen (1,040,000 pixels) | 3″ Tilting Screen |
| Viewfinder | 1166k dot Electronic viewfinder | 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder |
| Battery Life | 300 shots | |
| Wireless | Built-In Wi-Fi | Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC |
| Environmentally sealed | No | No |
| Dimensions | 312g. 111 x 65 x 44 mm | 101.6 x 61.0 x 40.6 mm |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 IV, many photographers ask the same question which camera should I purchase ? RX100 IV or ZS1… so I am here to do a quick analysis for you. The Sony
Both the camera uses same size sensor however the ISO range of Sony is less compared to Panasonic, that clearly means Panasonic will give you better low-light performance compared to Sony RX100 IV.
Panasonic features better image stabilization compared to Sony RX100 N IV camera, the Panasonic comes with a 5 axis image stabilization system whereas the Sony RX100 IV limited to optical steady shot IS only.
Panasonic features blazing fast shooting speed compared to Sony. Panasonic ZS1 can capture 50 frames per second on the other hand the Sony last up to 16 fps only.
Known issues: Sony RX100 MI V overheating issue reported while recording 4K video, the issue can be solved by adding heat sink plates to the sensor
Panasonic ZS1 vs Nikon DL 18-50
| Features/ Models | Panasonic ZS1 | Nikon DL 18-50 |
| Megapixel | 20.1 Megapixel | 20.8MP |
| Sensor size | 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor | 1″ CX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor |
| Low pass filter | NA | No |
| Image processor | Venus Engine Image Processor | EXPEED 6A |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S. | Dual Detect VR |
| Optical Zoom | 10X | |
| AF system | Contrast Based | Hybrid AF System with 171 Focus Points |
| ISO | 80-25600 | 160-12800 |
| Shutter Min/ mix | 60-1/16000s | 30- 1/16000 |
| Continuous shooting speed | 50 fps | 60fps |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K 30fps |
| Display | 3.0″ LCD Rear Touch Screen (1,040,000 pixels) | 3″ Tilting Screen |
| Viewfinder | 1166k dot Electronic viewfinder | Electronic |
| Battery Life | 300 shots | 290 shots |
| Wireless | Built-In Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, NFC, & Bluetooth Connectivity |
| Environmentally sealed | No | No |
| Dimensions | 312g. 111 x 65 x 44 mm | 106.0 x 63.0 x 57.5 mm |
Nikon DL 18-50mm is the only camera with 1″ sensor that features Hybrid AF system, hence un-doublty the DL will do fastest AF among all the other compact camera of its range.
On the other side we have Panasonic SZ1 camera that features bit better ISO range, more shutter speed and better image stabilization system.
At the end if we look at the specification comparison table we see Panasonic ZS1 more good compared to the Nikon DL 18-50, however if you need more fast AF you must go with Nikon DL 18-50.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon G3X
| Features/ Models | Panasonic ZS1 | Canon G5X |
| Megapixel | 20.1 Megapixel | 20MP |
| Sensor size | 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor | 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor |
| Low pass filter | NA | Yes |
| Optical Zoom | 10X | 4.2X |
| Image processor | Venus Engine Image Processor | DIGIC 6 Image Processor |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S. | Optical |
| AF system | Contrast Based | Contrast based |
| ISO | 80-25600 | 125 – 12800 |
| Shutter Min/ mix | 60-1/16000s | 30-1/2000 |
| Continuous shooting speed | 50 fps | 5.9 fps |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 1920 x 1080 video resolution |
| Display | 3.0″ LCD Rear Touch Screen (1,040,000 pixels) | 3″ Fully Articulated Screen |
| Viewfinder | 1166k dot Electronic viewfinder | 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder |
| Battery Life | 300 shots | 210 shots |
| Wireless | Built-In Wi-Fi | Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC |
| Environmentally sealed | No | No |
| Dimensions | 312g. 111 x 65 x 44 mm | 353g. 112 x 76 x 44 mm |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Canon G3X. The Canon G3X features same sensor size and resolution as of Panasonic ZS1 although we have a lot of difference among them.
The Pansonic ZS1 features better image stabilization system compared to Canon G3X camera, the 5 axis based Image stabilization system helps to combat camera shakes and manage slower shutter speed upto 4.5 stops.
The ISO range of the the camera is better than Canon G5X, the Panasonic ZS1 features ISO range upto 25600 on the other hand the Canon G5X camera is limited to 12800.
The biggest advantage of Panasonic ZS100 is that it can shoot 4K video at 30fps on the other hand the Canon G3X remains limited to shooting Full HD videos only.
Pansonic ZS1 features better image stabilization system compared to Canon G3X camera, the 5 axis based Image stabilization system helps to combat camera shakes and manage slower shutter speed upto 4.5 stops. -> as both nikon and canon has much smaller zoom, this won’t really matter. How you know how much stops will nikon DL VR system offer You as it is not on the market yet.
The ISO range of the the camera is better than Canon G5X. Really? Does it matter that i can turn it a wee bit higher? Is the picture usable at all there? As i see reviews nikon D5 starts to struggle at that ISO and produce grainy pictures So what would matter how usable is their highest setting.
Pls if You compare cameras, – if you have demands against your articles – dont just go to cathalog and check which one has higher value there. I can do it myself as well. This comparisons are starting to be a joke.
Believe it or not there is is more to deciding on a camera than specifications.
There isn’t even mention of picture quality in this comparison.
These comparisons are of limited value when deciding on a camera.
We will soon add High ISO test of all images here, stay with us for latest updates.
“Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 IV, many photographers ask the same question which camera should I purchase ? RX100 IV or ZS1… so I am here to do a quick analysis for you. The Sony
Both the camera uses same size sensor however the ISO range of Sony is less compared to Panasonic, that clearly means Panasonic will give you better low-light performance compared to Sony RX100 IV.”
Your answer is Sony (RX100 IV) over Panasonic (ZS1). But the “analysis” after this recommendation seems favor more on the Panasonic.