Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 ×
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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberZS100GM5
Alternate model number(s)
  • tz100
-
Camera formatEVFCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20162014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11199
Width (mm)4436
Height (mm)6560
Weight (g)309294
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic GM1
SuccessorPanasonic ZS200-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)20.116
Sensor format1 inch4/3
Sensor area (mm²)116.16224.9
Sensor width (mm)13.217.3
Sensor height (mm)8.813
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.413.77
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7066
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.822.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.511.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)559721
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 2592(6.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2416 x 2416(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3232 x 1824(5.9 mp other)
  • 3232 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3232 x 2424(7.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 3424(11.7 mp 1:1)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3064(14.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.95.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo soundAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Micro Four Thirds
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 12 elements in 10 groups (5 aspherical elements/9 aspherical surfaces)Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0024.00 - 64.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.00 - 91.0012.00 - 32.00
Zoom ratio (x)102.67
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5020
Filter thread (mm)-37
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area / Pinpoint; Eye Sensor AFContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2-inch 1160K-dot equiv., Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 1.26x / 0.46x (35mm equiv.), Eye SensorEVF: 1,166K-dot eq. "Live View Finder", 100% coverage, 0.92x / 0.46x(35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)386,666388,666
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.460.46
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.260.92
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,000921,600
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80025,600
Minimum iso (native)125200
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125 - 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISOs); 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • wireless flash supported
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-7
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.6 - 8.0m (Wide), 0.7 - 3.8m (Tele)Bundled flash has GN=7m (ISO 100)
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/50
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro-hdmi (type d)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.59
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.55
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.95.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-56
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.54.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)147
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.54.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)127
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.10.22
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.13
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.63-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.030.12
Startup time (s)2.31
Play -> record time (s)0.60.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300210
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)260220
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1025mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • none; silkypix developer studio is available for download at the ichikawa soft laboratory website
  • loiloscope (trial)
  • photofunstudio 9.6 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 4.2 se
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x 10.4-10.8
  • photofunstudio and loiloscope: windows xp/vista/7/8; silkypix: windows xp/vista/7/8
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in silver or black.External flash unit included. Available in black or red.



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