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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G5 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
  • Released June 2020
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G3
  • Replacement is Panasonic G6
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and G5 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was released 8 years after the G5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G100 scores vs the G5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic G5

 G100 G5 
AnnouncedJune 2020July 2012Newer by 97 months
Display resolution1840k920kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic G100

 G5 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G5

 G100 G5 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G100 against the G5.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and G5 is 81 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and G5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic G100 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern G100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography advice
Panasonic G5 Street photography advice
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography information
Panasonic G5 Sports photography information
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography info
Panasonic G5 Travel photography info
78
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
66
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (396 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging details
Panasonic G5 Vlogging details
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes mic support
does not have image stabilization
62
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors (396g)
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-06-24 2012-07-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 lb) 396g (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 270 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $698 $699