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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic G100

Portability
80 Imaging
46 Features
34 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81 Imaging
63 Features
76 Overall
68

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released January 2016
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic G100 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic G100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the G100 (20MP) is pretty close but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SX420 IS was launched 5 years earlier than the G100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX420 IS scores vs the G100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Canon SX420 IS

		

		

			
 G100 SX420 IS 
IntroducedJune 2020January 2016Newer by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k230kClearer screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 SX420 IS G100 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic G100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS against the G100.
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic G100 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and G100 is 80 and 81 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and G100.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX420 IS contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged SX420 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 has face detect focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
77
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Street photography details
Panasonic G100 Street photography details
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
78
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic G100 Sports photography information
41
 excellent zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (195 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
56
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery (270 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic G100 Travel photography features
61
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1008mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
 has bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography details
47
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
72
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic G100
29
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone support
78
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 comes with external microphone port
 no image stabilization
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic G100
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-05 2020-06-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.6 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 352 grams (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 195 pictures 270 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $698