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Canon R100 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon R100 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced May 2023
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Released June 2020
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Canon R100 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon R100 versus Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the G100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the R100 (APS-C) and G100 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The R100 was released 2 years after the G100 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the R100 scores versus the G100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Panasonic G100

 R100 G100 
ReleasedMay 2023June 2020Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Canon R100

 G100 R100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Panasonic G100

 R100 G100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display dimensions

Canon R100 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 features physical measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R100 compared to the G100.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and G100 is 76 and 81 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and G100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R100 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer R100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography info
83
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography details
Panasonic G100 Street photography details
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
78
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R100
Sports photography with Panasonic G100
64
silent mode (1/4,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
56
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 Travel photography features
Panasonic G100 Travel photography features
76
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
78
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R100
Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R100 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Panasonic G100
 Canon EOS R100Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2020-06-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3975 49
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 39 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/500 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 352 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 270 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $479 $698