Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2020
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Released February 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic GH3
- Updated by Panasonic GH5
Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic GH4, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and GH4 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe G100 was introduced 6 years later than the GH4 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the G100 matches up against the GH4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic GH4
G100 | GH4 | |||
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Released | June 2020 | February 2014 | Fresher by 78 months | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 1036k | Sharper display (+804k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic G100
GH4 | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GH4
G100 | GH4 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 features physical measurements 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 GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
See the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic GH4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G100 versus the GH4.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and GH4 is 81 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and GH4.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic G100 to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher G100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2020-06-24 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IX |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,840 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/8000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250s |
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 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x1920 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 352g (0.78 lb) | 560g (1.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 791 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photographs | 500 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $698 | $1,500 |