Panasonic
Lumix ZS100
Pocket travel zoom with 1-inch sensor, 10x Leica lens, EVF, and 4K video.
$699
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
20.1 MP
Sensor
13.2 x 8.8 mm
ISO max
12,800
Burst
50 fps
4K
30 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
312 g
Battery
300 shots
Sensor size
Panasonic Lumix ZS100
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Body size
Panasonic Lumix ZS100
111 × 65 × 44 mm
312 g (0.69 lb / 11.01 oz)
111 × 65 × 44 mm · 312 g (0.69 lb / 11.01 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Limited3.0/ 10
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Fair4.0/ 10
- · 50fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · Subject recognition: Human, Face, Eye, Animal
Video & Hybrid
Limited3.0/ 10
- · 4K recording
- · Log profile (None) for grading latitude
Landscape
Limited0.0/ 10
Travel
Fair4.5/ 10
- · 312g — ultralight for all-day carry
Wildlife
Fair4.0/ 10
- · 50fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Limited3.5/ 10
- · 312g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ 1-inch sensor
- ✓ 10x travel zoom
- ✓ Built-in EVF
- ✓ Pocketable
Cons
- – Slower telephoto aperture
- – Small controls
- – Older screen
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix ZS100
Sensor
Resolution20.1 MP
Sensor type1-inch High Sensitivity MOS
Sensor size13.2 x 8.8 mm
AA filterNo
Processor
ProcessorVenus Engine
ISO
ISO min (native)125
ISO max (native)12,800
ISO max (expanded)25,600
Shutter
Shutter typeFocal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/2000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec
Autofocus
AF systemContrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones49
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal
Burst
Burst (mechanical)10 fps
Burst (electronic)50 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth14 frames
Video
Max resolution4K
4K max frame rate30 fps
Max video bit rate100 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileNone
CodecsH.264, MP4, AVCHD
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness0 stops
Body
Weight312 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)110.5 × 64.5 × 44.3 mm
Weather sealingNo
Battery
BatteryDMW-BLG10
Battery life (CIPA)300 shots
Storage
Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-I
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeOLED Live View Finder
EVF resolution1,166,000 dots
EVF magnification0.46 ×
EVF refresh rate60 Hz
LCD
LCD size3 in
LCD typeFixed
TouchscreenYes
Connectivity
USBMicro USB 2.0
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothNo
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No
Lens Mount
Lens mountFixed lens