Panasonic TZ100 vs GH4
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100 (called Panasonic ZS100 in some regions) and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in January 2016 and February 2014. The TZ100 is a fixed lens compact, while the GH4 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on an one-inch (TZ100) and a Four Thirds (GH4) sensor. The TZ100 has a resolution of 20 megapixels, whereas the GH4 provides 15.9 MP. Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their sensors, their features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
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Panasonic TZ100 | Panasonic GH4 | |
Fixed lens compact camera | Mirrorless system camera | |
25-250mm f/2.8-5.9 | Micro Four Thirds lenses | |
20 MP, 1" Sensor | 15.9 MP, Four Thirds Sensor | |
4K/30p Video | 4K/30p Video | |
ISO 125-12800 (80-25600) | ISO 200-25600 | |
Electronic viewfinder (1166k dots) | Electronic viewfinder (2359k dots) | |
3.0" LCD, 1040k dots | 3.0" LCD, 1036k dots | |
Fixed touchscreen | Swivel touchscreen | |
10 shutter flaps per second | 12 shutter flaps per second | |
In-body stabilization | Lens stabilization only | |
Not weather sealed | Weathersealed body | |
300 shots per battery charge | 500 shots per battery charge | |
111 x 65 x 44 mm, 312 g | 133 x 93 x 84 mm, 560 g |
Body comparison: Panasonic TZ100 vs GH4
The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Panasonic TZ100 and the Panasonic GH4. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic GH4 is considerably larger (71 percent) than the Panasonic TZ100. It is noteworthy in this context that the GH4 is splash and dust-proof, while the TZ100 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the TZ100 has a lens built in, whereas the GH4 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the GH4 and their specifications in the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog.
Concerning battery life, the TZ100 gets 300 shots out of its DMW-BLG10 battery, while the GH4 can take 500 images on a single charge of its DMW-BLF19 power pack. The power pack in the TZ100 can be charged via the USB port, so that it is not always necessary to take the battery charger along when travelling.
The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, just use the right or left arrows in the table to switch to the respective camera. Alternatively, you can also navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from the full list of cameras there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Panasonic TZ100» | 4.4 in | 2.6 in | 1.7 in | 11.0 oz | 300 | n | Jan 2016 | 699 | - | Panasonic TZ100 | ||
Panasonic GH4« | 5.2 in | 3.7 in | 3.3 in | 19.8 oz | 500 | Y | Feb 2014 | 1,499 | - | Panasonic GH4 | ||
Canon G7 X Mark II« » | 4.2 in | 2.4 in | 1.7 in | 11.3 oz | 265 | n | Feb 2016 | 699 | Canon G7 X Mark II | |||
Canon G5 X« » | 4.4 in | 3.0 in | 1.7 in | 12.5 oz | 210 | n | Oct 2015 | 799 | Canon G5 X | |||
Canon M3« » | 4.4 in | 2.7 in | 1.7 in | 12.9 oz | 250 | n | Feb 2015 | 679 | - | Canon M3 | ||
Canon G7 X« » | 4.1 in | 2.4 in | 1.6 in | 10.7 oz | 210 | n | Sep 2014 | 699 | - | Canon G7 X | ||
Olympus E-M5 II« » | 4.9 in | 3.3 in | 1.8 in | 16.5 oz | 310 | Y | Feb 2015 | 1,099 | Olympus E-M5 II | |||
Olympus E-M1« » | 5.1 in | 3.7 in | 2.5 in | 17.5 oz | 350 | Y | Sep 2013 | 1,399 | - | Olympus E-M1 | ||
Panasonic TZ200« » | 4.4 in | 2.6 in | 1.8 in | 12.0 oz | 370 | n | Feb 2018 | 799 | Panasonic TZ200 | |||
Panasonic GH5« » | 5.5 in | 3.9 in | 3.4 in | 25.6 oz | 410 | Y | Jan 2017 | 1,999 | Panasonic GH5 | |||
Panasonic TZ90« » | 4.4 in | 2.6 in | 1.6 in | 11.4 oz | 380 | n | Apr 2017 | 449 | - | Panasonic TZ90 | ||
Panasonic GX80« » | 4.8 in | 2.8 in | 1.7 in | 15.0 oz | 290 | n | Apr 2016 | 799 | Panasonic GX80 | |||
Panasonic LX15« » | 4.2 in | 2.4 in | 1.7 in | 10.9 oz | 260 | n | Sep 2016 | 699 | Panasonic LX15 | |||
Panasonic G6« » | 4.8 in | 3.3 in | 2.8 in | 13.8 oz | 340 | n | Apr 2013 | 599 | - | Panasonic G6 | ||
Panasonic GH3« » | 5.2 in | 3.7 in | 3.2 in | 19.4 oz | 540 | Y | Sep 2012 | 1,299 | - | Panasonic GH3 | ||
Sony RX100 V« » | 4.0 in | 2.3 in | 1.6 in | 10.5 oz | 220 | n | Oct 2016 | 999 | Sony RX100 V | |||
Sony RX100 IV« » | 4.0 in | 2.3 in | 1.6 in | 10.5 oz | 280 | n | Jun 2015 | 999 | - | Sony RX100 IV | ||
Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The TZ100 was launched at a lower price than the GH4, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparison: Panasonic TZ100 vs GH4
The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Panasonic TZ100 features an one-inch sensor and the Panasonic GH4 a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the GH4 is 94 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 2.75 and 2.0. The sensor in the TZ100 has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the GH4 offers a 4:3 aspect.

Despite having a smaller sensor, the Panasonic TZ100 offers a higher resolution of 20 megapixels, compared with 15.9 MP of the Panasonic GH4. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 2.41μm versus 3.76μm for the GH4). However, it should be noted that the TZ100 is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year and 10 months) than the GH4, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that partly offset its pixel-size disadvantage.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 125 to ISO 12800, which can be extended to ISO 80-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 are ISO 200 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600..

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). Of the two cameras under consideration, the GH4 has a markedly higher DXO score than the TZ100 (overall score 4 points higher), which will translate into better image quality. The advantage is based on 0.4 bits higher color depth, 0.3 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.5 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Panasonic TZ100» | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | 22.8 | 12.5 | 559 | 70 | Panasonic TZ100 | |
Panasonic GH4« | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 4K/30p | 23.2 | 12.8 | 791 | 74 | Panasonic GH4 | |
Canon G7 X Mark II« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Canon G7 X Mark II | |
Canon G5 X« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Canon G5 X | |
Canon M3« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/30p | 22.8 | 11.8 | 1169 | 72 | Canon M3 | |
Canon G7 X« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 23.0 | 12.7 | 556 | 71 | Canon G7 X | |
Olympus E-M5 II« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/60p | 23.0 | 12.5 | 842 | 73 | Olympus E-M5 II | |
Olympus E-M1« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 23.0 | 12.7 | 757 | 73 | Olympus E-M1 | |
Panasonic TZ200« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Panasonic TZ200 | |
Panasonic GH5« » | Four Thirds | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/60p | 23.9 | 13.0 | 807 | 77 | Panasonic GH5 | |
Panasonic TZ90« » | 1/2.3 | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | 19.1 | 10.6 | 106 | 36 | Panasonic TZ90 | |
Panasonic GX80« » | Four Thirds | 15.8 | 4592 | 3448 | 4K/30p | 22.9 | 12.6 | 662 | 71 | Panasonic GX80 | |
Panasonic LX15« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Panasonic LX15 | |
Panasonic G6« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/60p | 21.3 | 11.5 | 639 | 61 | Panasonic G6 | |
Panasonic GH3« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/60p | 22.7 | 12.4 | 812 | 71 | Panasonic GH3 | |
Sony RX100 V« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | 22.8 | 12.4 | 586 | 70 | Sony RX100 V | |
Sony RX100 IV« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | 22.8 | 12.6 | 591 | 70 | Sony RX100 IV |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, and both provide the same movie specifications (4K/30p).
Feature comparison: Panasonic TZ100 vs GH4
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. The two cameras under review are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder. However, the one in the GH4 offers a substantially higher resolution than the one in the TZ100 (2359k vs 1166k dots). The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Panasonic TZ100 and Panasonic GH4 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Shutter speed (1/sec) |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Panasonic TZ100» | 1166 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 2000 | 10.0 | Y | Y | Panasonic TZ100 | |
Panasonic GH4« | 2359 | n | 3.0 | 1036 | swivel | Y | 8000 | 12.0 | Y | n | Panasonic GH4 | |
Canon G7 X Mark II« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 2000 | 8.0 | Y | Y | Canon G7 X Mark II | |
Canon G5 X« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 2000 | 5.9 | Y | Y | Canon G5 X | |
Canon M3« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 4.2 | Y | n | Canon M3 | |
Canon G7 X« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 2000 | 6.5 | Y | Y | Canon G7 X | |
Olympus E-M5 II« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1037 | swivel | Y | 8000 | 10.0 | n | Y | Olympus E-M5 II | |
Olympus E-M1« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1037 | tilting | Y | 8000 | 10.0 | n | Y | Olympus E-M1 | |
Panasonic TZ200« » | 2330 | n | 3.0 | 1240 | fixed | Y | 2000 | 10.0 | Y | Y | Panasonic TZ200 | |
Panasonic GH5« » | 3680 | n | 3.2 | 1620 | swivel | Y | 8000 | 12.0 | n | Y | Panasonic GH5 | |
Panasonic TZ90« » | 1166 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 2000 | 10.0 | Y | Y | Panasonic TZ90 | |
Panasonic GX80« » | 2765 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 8.0 | Y | Y | Panasonic GX80 | |
Panasonic LX15« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 10.0 | Y | Y | Panasonic LX15 | |
Panasonic G6« » | 1440 | n | 3.0 | 1036 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 7.0 | Y | n | Panasonic G6 | |
Panasonic GH3« » | 1746 | n | 3.0 | 614 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Panasonic GH3 | |
Sony RX100 V« » | 2359 | n | 3.0 | 1229 | tilting | n | 2000 | 24.0 | Y | Y | Sony RX100 V | |
Sony RX100 IV« » | 2359 | n | 3.0 | 1228 | tilting | n | 2000 | 16.0 | Y | Y | Sony RX100 IV |
The reported shutter speed and shutter burst refer to the use of the mechanical shutter. In addition, both cameras feature an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).
Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the TZ100 and the GH4 write their files to SDXC cards.
Connectivity comparison: Panasonic TZ100 vs GH4
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Panasonic TZ100» | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Panasonic TZ100 | |
Panasonic GH4« | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Panasonic GH4 | |
Canon G7 X Mark II« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon G7 X Mark II | |
Canon G5 X« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon G5 X | |
Canon M3« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon M3 | |
Canon G7 X« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon G7 X | |
Olympus E-M5 II« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Olympus E-M5 II | |
Olympus E-M1« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Olympus E-M1 | |
Panasonic TZ200« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Panasonic TZ200 | |
Panasonic GH5« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | full | 3.1 | Y | - | Y | Panasonic GH5 | |
Panasonic TZ90« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Panasonic TZ90 | |
Panasonic GX80« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Panasonic GX80 | |
Panasonic LX15« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Panasonic LX15 | |
Panasonic G6« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Panasonic G6 | |
Panasonic GH3« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Panasonic GH3 | |
Sony RX100 V« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony RX100 V | |
Sony RX100 IV« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony RX100 IV |
It is notable that the GH4 has a microphone port, which can help to improve the quality of audio recordings by attaching an external microphone. The TZ100 does not feature such a mic input.
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Panasonic GH4 (unlike the TZ100) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
Both the TZ100 and the GH4 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on eBay. The GH4 was replaced by the Panasonic GH5, while the TZ100 was followed by the Panasonic TZ200.
Review summary: Panasonic TZ100 vs GH4
So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Panasonic TZ100 and the Panasonic GH4? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.
Advantages of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100:
- More detail: Offers more megapixels (20 vs 15.9MP) with a 14% higher linear resolution.
- Ready to shoot: Has a lens built-in, whereas the GH4 requires a separate lens.
- More compact: Is smaller (111x65mm vs 133x93mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
- Less heavy: Is lighter even though it comes with a built-in lens (unlike the GH4).
- Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
- Sharper images: Has hand-shake reducing image stabilization built-in.
- More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
- More modern: Is somewhat more recent (announced 1 year and 10 months after the GH4).
Arguments in favor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4:
- Better image quality: Scores markedly higher (4 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
- Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (0.5 stops ISO advantage).
- Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
- Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
- More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (2359k vs 1166k dots).
- More flexible LCD: Has swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (8000/sec vs 2000/sec) to freeze action.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (12 vs 10 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- More flexible: Takes interchangeable lenses and can thus be used with specialty optics.
- Longer lasting: Gets more shots (500 versus 300) out of a single battery charge.
- Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
- Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
- Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
- Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
- More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in February 2014).
If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the GH4 is the clear winner of the contest (16 : 7 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera.
In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the handling experience and imaging performance when actually working with the TZ100 or the GH4. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.
Expert reviews: Panasonic TZ100 vs GH4
This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog). You can find the full text of the reviews by clicking on the site logo in the table header.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Panasonic TZ100» | HiRec | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2016 | 699 | - | Panasonic TZ100 | ||
Panasonic GH4« | HiRec | 85/100 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Feb 2014 | 1,499 | - | Panasonic GH4 | ||
Canon G7 X Mark II« » | HiRec | 81/100 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2016 | 699 | Canon G7 X Mark II | |||
Canon G5 X« » | HiRec | 78/100 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Oct 2015 | 799 | Canon G5 X | |||
Canon M3« » | rev | 75/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | Feb 2015 | 679 | - | Canon M3 | ||
Canon G7 X« » | HiRec | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2014 | 699 | - | Canon G7 X | ||
Olympus E-M5 II« » | HiRec | 81/100 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Feb 2015 | 1,099 | Olympus E-M5 II | |||
Olympus E-M1« » | HiRec | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2013 | 1,399 | - | Olympus E-M1 | ||
Panasonic TZ200« » | HiRec | 81/100 | 4.5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Feb 2018 | 799 | Panasonic TZ200 | |||
Panasonic GH5« » | HiRec | 85/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Jan 2017 | 1,999 | Panasonic GH5 | |||
Panasonic TZ90« » | HiRec | - | 4/5 | - | 4/5 | Apr 2017 | 449 | - | Panasonic TZ90 | ||
Panasonic GX80« » | HiRec | 82/100 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Apr 2016 | 799 | Panasonic GX80 | |||
Panasonic LX15« » | HiRec | 81/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2016 | 699 | Panasonic LX15 | |||
Panasonic G6« » | HiRec | - | 5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Apr 2013 | 599 | - | Panasonic G6 | ||
Panasonic GH3« » | HiRec | 79/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2012 | 1,299 | - | Panasonic GH3 | ||
Sony RX100 V« » | HiRec | 83/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Oct 2016 | 999 | Sony RX100 V | |||
Sony RX100 IV« » | HiRec | 85/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2015 | 999 | - | Sony RX100 IV |
The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.
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Specifications: Panasonic TZ100 vs Panasonic GH4
Camera Model | Panasonic TZ100 | Panasonic GH4 |
Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | Mirrorless system camera |
Camera Lens | 25-250mm f/2.8-5.9 | Micro Four Thirds lenses |
Launch Date | January 2016 | February 2014 |
Launch Price | USD 699 | USD 1499 |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | 1" Sensor | Four Thirds Sensor |
Sensor Size | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 17.3 x 8.8 mm |
Sensor Area | 116.16 mm2 | 224.9 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 15.9 mm | 21.6 mm |
Crop Factor | 2.75x | 2.0x |
Sensor Resolution | 20 Megapixels | 15.9 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 pixels | 4608 x 3456 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 2.41 μm | 3.76 μm |
Pixel Density | 17.18 MP/cm2 | 7.08 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | 4K/30p Video | 4K/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 125-12800 ISO | 200-25600 ISO |
ISO Boost | 80-25600 ISO | 100-25600 ISO |
Image Processor | Venus | Venus IX |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 70 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 22.8 | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 12.5 | 12.8 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 559 | 791 |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.46x | 0.67x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1166k dots | 2359k dots |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0 inch | 3.0 inch |
LCD Resolution | 1040k dots | 1036k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Swivel screen |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | ||
Autofocus System | Contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous Shooting | 10 shutter flaps/s | 12 shutter flaps/s |
Silent Shooting | Electronic Shutter | Electronic Shutter |
Image Stabilization | In-body stabilization | Lens stabilization only |
Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Single card slot |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | no Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
Studio Flash | no PC Sync | PC Sync socket |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | micro HDMI | micro HDMI |
Microphone Port | no MIC socket | External MIC port |
Headphone Socket | no Headphone port | Headphone port |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | Wifi built-in |
Near-Field Communication | no NFC | NFC built-in |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Not weather sealed | Weathersealed body |
Battery Type | DMW-BLG10 power pack | DMW-BLF19 power pack |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 300 shots per charge | 500 shots per charge |
In-Camera Charging | USB charging | no USB charging |
Body Dimensions |
111 x 65 x 44 mm (4.4 x 2.6 x 1.7 in) |
133 x 93 x 84 mm (5.2 x 3.7 x 3.3 in) |
Camera Weight | 312 g (11.0 oz) | 560 g (19.8 oz) |
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