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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

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
  • Introduced June 2020
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GH5S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and GH5S (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was released 2 years after the GH5S which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the G100 scores versus the GH5S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic GH5S

 G100 GH5S 
AnnouncedJune 2020January 2018Newer by 30 months
Display resolution1840k1620kClearer display (+220k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic G100

 GH5S G100 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GH5S

 G100 GH5S 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G100 vs the GH5S.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and GH5S is 81 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and GH5S.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic G100 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography features
Panasonic GH5S Street photography features
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
56
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery (270 shots)
61
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography info
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (270 CIPA)
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
68
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GH5S
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-06-24 2018-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3680 x 2760
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/500s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 440 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at release $698 $2,498