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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G1 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
  • Revealed June 2020
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G2
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and G1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was launched 11 years after the G1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G100 grades vs the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic G1

 G100 G1 
IntroducedJune 2020January 2009Newer by 140 months
Screen resolution1840k460kSharper screen (+1380k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic G100

 G1 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G1

 G100 G1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic G1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G100 and the G1.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and G1 is 81 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and G1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic G100 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher G100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
58
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography features
Panasonic G1 Street photography features
78
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G100
Sports photography with Panasonic G1
56
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
78
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (270 shots)
62
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
58
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Panasonic G1
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
18
can't shoot video
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-06-24 2009-01-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 10.50 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 Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 -
Max video resolution 3840x1920 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.78 pounds) 360 grams (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 463
Other
Battery life 270 photos 330 photos
Battery style 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/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $698 $0