Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G10

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and G10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was manufactured 10 years after the G10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G100 grades vs the G10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G100 versus the G10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and G10 is 81 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and G10.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic G100 to show greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger G100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.