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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

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
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic F5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and F5 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and F5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was manufactured 7 years after the F5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G100 matches up versus the F5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic F5

 G100 F5 
ReleasedJune 2020January 2013Newer by 91 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kCrisper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic G100

 F5 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic F5

 G100 F5 

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G100 against the F5.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and F5 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and F5.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic G100 will produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer G100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
78
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Sports photography highlights
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography info
Panasonic F5 Travel photography info
78
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic F5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-06-24 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 270 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $698 $100