Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 was announced in 2016 and is a 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 20.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,166k dot resolution. It has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in body image stabilization.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.

Here is the Panasonic -ZSxxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Panasonic -ZSxxx series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Panasonic ZS200 Compare	February 2018	20.1 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 1,240k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic ZS100	January 2016	20.1 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 1,040k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 vs Lumix DMC-ZS100.

In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100.

In 2018 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and its successor.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 vs Lumix DC-ZS200.

Fixed Touchscreen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 has a 3.0" Fixed touchscreen with 1,040k dot resolution.

Electronic Viewfinder

Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,166k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

Camera is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The camera has a [y] 5-Axis Sensor Shift image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Input and HDMI Output

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100's shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 8.00 m at Auto ISO.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 has dimensions of 111 x 65 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.73"). It weighs 312 g (0.69 lb / 11.01 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

111 mm (4.37")

65 mm (2.56")

65 mm (2.56")

44 mm (1.73")