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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GX850 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 GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and GX850 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was brought out 3 years later than the GX850 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G100 matches up versus the GX850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic GX850

 G100 GX850 
ReleasedJune 2020January 2017More recent by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic G100

 GX850 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GX850

 G100 GX850 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 offers 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) and the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GX850 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G100 against the GX850.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and GX850 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and GX850.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic G100 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent G100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
66
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography info
Panasonic GX850 Street photography info
78
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography information
56
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
52
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
low battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography advice
78
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
79
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (210 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
71
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
does have external mic jack
no image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also called - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-06-24 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor 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
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/500s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 210 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $698 $548