Best Vlog Cameras of 2020 - Sony Z-V1 vs Panasonic G100

The Sony Z-V1 and Panasonic G100 are designed for vloggers. From new audio hardware and tech to new autofocus features in both, which one comes out on top? Watch to find out Dave and Evelyn's thoughts on both cameras.
Sony Z-V1: www.thecameras...
Panasonic G100: www.thecameras...
A-Roll video captured on a Panasonic GH5.
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[@IqbalKurniawan]

Wow, how long it has it been since the last time I saw you guys. Feels like forever. What a cute way to mount a lav mic!

[@xray111xxx]

The G100 is way more capable than the Sony. Though the Sony will kill the G100 in focus performance. That DFD is the best so far in a Panasonic lineup is like saying it is the best of the annoying. I had a G7 i loved except the breathing background. Though Manual focus kills that. Color was exceptional, and OLED viewfinder was nice too. Seeing what you get. You can get a super wide lens for the Panasonic where the Sony you are stuck. Focal reach a long way, the Sony will fall behind again.Panasonic's own 45-150 has the Sony beat. If Panasonic discovers PD AF, I will forget Sony forever, till then, Sony is still the focus champion. So versatility G100 kills the Sony. These are fun cameras, but I think the Panasonic is the better buy for me overall. And I am a Sony guy.

[@GregTardif]

Thanks for making this video. Just picked up the G100 and I think it is awesome. I was already using MFT's before so had lenses that are compatible. IF the Sony has mobile app control of it, I would say a plus towards that it to control the zoom from your phone if shooting on your own...so you don't need to keep leaving the shot. Otherwise from photo quality to shooting quality I am very happy.

[@MrVitalino123]

Panasonic G100 gives MUCH better, shaper image and more natural colors. Auto focus on moving face works PERFECT!!!

[@radek1cihak]

Lumix is probably a great camera, but while you show how well it focuses, I see at 9:06 that it can't always focus with stabilization - Thank you

[@ewtriplett3323]

Very nice review and very accessible to those new to video. I would use the G-100 as a great light weight M43rds camera for travel.

[@schrodingerscat23]

At 5:15 invest in what?! the mic, the baby holder? or a baby?

[@AndreAppel]

Waking up and finding a new video of these beautiful people! Awesome, enjoying the video and a coffee now

[@MrVitalino123]

Very Good video with detailed review. To me Panasonic G100 is better then Sony Z-V1.

[@SergeyFM_en]

Very entertaining and technically correct review at the same time! More videos like this please! :)

[@KerrynDustinMaia]

Limix g100 for the win

[@MrVitalino123]

Panasonic G100 gives MUCH better, shaper image and more natural colors. Aut ofocus on moving face words PERFECT!!!

[@orange42]

Late to the party, but Congratulations!

[@pokeba3299]

I am looking for something usable when hiking. This review does help me to move toward Sony ZV-1. Thank very much.

[@ThisIsLeeBird]

I can’t find this Sony ZedV1 camera. I found a ZV-1 though.

[@gordon3988]

Zee sort of rhymes too! British English pronunciation aside (Canada) you should see all the errors that show up in Microsoft spell checker because of all the added ‘U’ s. Eg Labour, Colour etc. 😊

[@ThisIsLeeBird]

@@gordon3988 I just don’t get the Zed thing. Do they call a zebra a Zed-e-bra over there?

[@gordon3988]

@@ThisIsLeeBird kzbin.info/www/bejne/nquzZ3qaZpWkmrM

[@marshallottensamer6931]

Very specific, clear and professional.

[@spritual_enlightenment]

ZV-1 has a feature that it automatically focus on any item popped up in the central portion of the image which is very helpful for v-logging.

[@quadcoptervision]

Went for the G100.... for £350 new amazon... love it...

[@brokeforever]

She put a lav mic on that baby's head lmao

[@veer66]

Thank you for this great review. This Sony camera mics look fantastic, but the audio quality sounds disappointed. Sony's user interface looks terrible as usual. However, I agree that their direction is interesting. 😺 G100 audio sounds great! The stabilization looks usable. However, I feel that it has many things, that are, flash, EVF, big grip, which make it heavy and expensive. Panasonic lenses with OIS, for example, 12-35, 10-25, are too heavy for vlogging and too expensive for me, so its lens interchangeability doesn't make me want to buy it.

[@WACONimages]

Nice video and scenery! Best solution for your mic! Of course you want to be the camera's working as you wish out of the box. But guess every camera had its quirks and/or shortcomings. For example UURig has two nice affordable grips for the ZV-1 with both a better placement of the tripod connection and 'free' space for changing the batt on a tripod. Als they have a full case as does SmallRig has. I'm a MFT shooter for a long time now(since 2012) both a mix of Olympus and Panasonic gear. Although I haven't use the G100 C-AF is ok for stills but often not for video is my experience.. Tip for the Sony is filming without any kind of in body stabilisation, upload your footage in the free Sony Catalyst software and add stabilisation as you wish or need afterwards. It makes use of the ZV-1's gyroscope data and does a very good job.

[@JohnMFlores]

Good stuff. Thanks! And congrats!

[@mattslaboratory5996]

" ... they're kind of expensive but they last a long time ..." You didn't mention how long her battery life is.

[@TedEhioghae]

I think she was talking about the microphone.

[@precariousdave]

And I think she was being cheeky, off subject and talking about the baby.

[@bradconfer7065]

It took me way to long to get that joke...

[@GabrielGGabGattringer]

I´d rather use my Sony A6300 & a decent 30mm lense if I´d ever feel the need to do vlogging. Tested the ZV1 in a local electronics store today. Honestly: 800 bucks for trhat kind of cheap build quality and massive lack of features is way overpriced. My A6300 cost me 930 bucks last year.

[@LouRao]

Great video. Although, miss the most important cons to both cameras, overheating. I wish you shared your personal experience if you experienced any overheating on both cameras. And if yes, what was timeframe of shooting as soon as the cameras start to overheat? Otherwise, awesome video.

[@LakeHowellDigitalVideo]

I've never overheated my G100 in 2 years of usage -- and I've filmed a lot of outdoors in the summer in Florida. I have no idea what you're talking about -- just about every Lumix made has a shutdown temperature of 105 degrees F. They are much higher temperature limits than Sony or Canon.

[@RhettBrownatRetroWreck]

I have been looking for a sports video camera with a higher resolution like 4K 60p. GoPro has most of these features except for one big negative... The ability to see a preview of the recording in progress on my iPhone. For the sports I capture I need the camera at a higher elevation which takes the camera out of my hands. I know Panasonic has a great app for that. The other issue is sports matches take a long time to complete and battery life is equally important. This can lead to overheating too. Thanks for the heads up about the G100 inability to attach an external battery. A compromise must be my option?

[@SteveLlano]

very informative, thanks!

[@elmelmon]

The whole thing about plugs ins like microphones or earphones getting in the way of the pop out screen is absolutely ridiculous, I never ever have a problem because I orientate my screen 45 degrees from the back of the camera! In other words when the screen is in the back of the camera I pull it out 45 degrees spin it then push it the rest of the way forward, nothing ever in the way!

[@medfitconsult]

Any chance you could do another LUMIX G100 video to help a new owner get setup? I’d love some help!

[@pgulysse1]

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[@perrypelican9476]

Long live the zv1 and the canon m50. That Panasonic fixed old Panasonic issues especially AF. Any camera with a screen must open to the side. Never get a camera that can't take an external microphone. Can someone explain what is so Important about background blur. Does anyone watching a video complain that the background is in focus? Oh my god, I can't deal with the video I am watching. The damn background is always clear and in focus. I hate it.

[@websitesthatneedanem]

Great review, thanks guys! ✅

[@websitesthatneedanem]

Sony ZV-1 looks to have great specs... but seems WAY OVER PRICED ..... at least DOUBLE what it's worth. to casual / fun vloggers etc.

[@ERGREGER]

Hi! What camera did you use to record this video?

[@lasarith2]

The Mic on the Baby sounds better then the fluffy one .

[@shiznuts]

'bit of an oversight'... well that sums up the most things regarding the G100. What an EPIC FAIL. MFT really has gone downhill fast (and I'm a fan of and heavily invested in the system since the GH2). Still running the G9 for photography and the GH5 for video production... but how long is it gonna be before I feel like changing systems? Not a fan of everything a fullframe system means so it would be APS-C/S35. Guess waiting for either GH6 or X-H2 to be a crop sensor Canon R5 equivalent. Did get the G7 X Mark III from Canon to check out, but sold it the moment I heard of the Sony ZV-1. That's now my go-to compact 'don't worry'-device, when my phone (Leica collab Huawei P30 Pro) doesn't quite cut it and need reliable C-AF. Where again Panasonic royally screwed up. The LX100 Mark II is a rather embarassing update. With the LX100 being the first premium compact of its kind you'd expect them to iron out the gripes people had with it, learn a thing or two what to improve on, but it's hardly any added value over the original. They should've made something like the ZV-1. It's sad... I want these companies to do well, but everytime it's more facepalm than cheering...

[@TurtleTimeTV]

⳽ᖾiz I vlog on my Galaxy s10 and then then I just picked up the G9 to mix in some slow motion shots for a bit of a cinematic feel. These “vlogger” cameras seem to be about the same quality as the phone to me. And the phone is so convenient. I mainly shoot on the S1 for professional work, but the G9 has really impressed me.

[@TedEhioghae]

@@TurtleTimeTV You forgot the number 0.

[@TurtleTimeTV]

@@TedEhioghae Haha. No. I meant Lumix S1 for professional work. The Galaxy S10 is great for vlogging though.

[@thewalkingvloggingman7152]

The S10 sucks for vlogging the footage looks cheap when you put it on a 4k monitor, LG V60 has better video quality, but I still wouldn't use a cellphone for vlogging.

[@redecelular3602]

Hello. what camera was used to film the two of you talking?

[@Gaming56456]

Panasonic LUMIX DC-GX9 Interchangeable Lens Camera with Lumix G Vario 12-60mm Power OIS Lens - Black should I get this camera OR G100 let me know or should what should i get a sony camera zv-e10 or ZV-1???

[@ERGREGER]

What is your main camera that you used for this video?

[@Songwirer]

Agreed! Babies are expensive and last a long time but they're cute and worth investing into😄

[@danieldougan269]

I think my G85 is a much better vlog camera than the G100 just due to the IBIS. My OM-D E-M1 Mark II may be a better vlog camera still because it also has phase-detect autofocus.

[@thewalkingvloggingman7152]

G95 is better than all of them.

[@thebentzenable]

I have the lenses and need a 600mm for wildlife so I have to buy the Panny 🤗😁

[@fumpaumpa2487]

But there's a problem THERES NO EVF OR OVF ON THIS CAMERA

[@Domz12]

I would use the G100

[@TexpatOTG]

The tripod socket issue isn't a small one. All my gear it setup for quick realease ... either Arca or mini-QR (china sourced). I simply won't buy a camera that defeats my QR gear. Maybe a cage could get around this obstacle, but that adds more weight and cost. Sorry Sony.

[@productguru8323]

Still feeling this is comparing apple with orange

[@angeleyes6395]

*TheCameraStoreTV* Thanks for this! Can't wait for More. Oh Have a beautiful day! :d

[@LexTNeville]

Lumix G120 with no built-in flash, more focus points, IBIS, less crop, closest object focus priority, and costs a bit more would be close to perfect.

[@BenFox01]

YES! released now!

[@germancreatives88]

1 inch vs micro 4/3

[@user-yr5fq7fd6f]

Best test!)

[@a.sabitoglu9633]

Let's score. Lumix g100= 8 Sony zv1= 7

[@MrVitalino123]

Panasonic G100 gives MUCH better, shaper image and more natural colors. Aut ofocus on moving face words PERFECT!!!

[@TurtleTimeTV]

I'll take a Galaxy s10 over either of these for vlogging. The audio, video, and stabilization looks to be better on the s10 than on either camera. You can get a refurbished s10 on Amazon for like $400. The best part is you can do all the editing on the phone too! I do it all the time for nature vlogs.

[@TurtleTimeTV]

Foto4Max to each their own. I think the s10 looks better. You may get slightly less shallow depth of field, but that really doesn’t matter for a vlog.

[@TurtleTimeTV]

Foto4Max I’m looking back and forth and the depth of field looks about the same to me.

[@calvinchann1996]

Does baby get appearance money? ;)

[@seantomlinson3320]

So cute! Interesting ideas but the Panasonic in particular makes me sad. So close but the nerf hammer hit it hard.

[@csamd9049]

bad that one is another camera, it is better to take a camcorder much

[@rigocornejo6003]

G100 bigger senso2 diferent lenses

[@jonathanjones4566]

Sony FDR X3000 hands down. You're both wrong.

[@thatsreallyamoon]

I'm a Lumix shooter with good investment into MFT gear. The Sony takes the crown here. Panasonic's first mistake was removing their legendary IBIS. WHY? Secondly, the AF is improved yes (and I say this as someone who always does MF during video making anyways), but the Sony is absolutely what you should go for. It's simply just that advanced and frustration free. Thirdly, If you are a vlogger, chances are you don't care about interchanging lenses. You just want a camera that's pick up and go. If you WANT more versatile camera for interchanging lenses, go for the cheaper GX85 kits, with that IBIS bundled in for free. Panasonic missed the mark. But hey, at least the video quality is good, the audio is improved, and it's smaller.

[@thewalkingvloggingman7152]

Sony sucks, all they have is Auto Focus, and even that is not perfect. Stay away from Sony unless your getting the high end cinema cameras.

[@TheyCallMeJesse]

Evelyn's a babe

[@trz_maier7154]

wait, what...? no usb-c? pass...

[@RADERFPV]

@@unbroken1010 That's not the point he's making. He's stating this because USB-C provides much faster data transfer, better livestreaming options, and of course much faster charging. I wouldn't buy a thing now-a-days that doesn't use USB-C, micro-usb is dead, and for good reason.

[@shiznuts]

The G100 is a camera for noone. Well maybe for those who have 0 clue and see that this is marketed towards vloggers. But you're better off with a G85 I'd say.