Panasonic G100 vs Ricoh G900

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic G100 vs Ricoh G900, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the G900 (20MP) is pretty close but the G100 (Four Thirds) and G900 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was manufactured 2 years after the G900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G100 grades vs the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Ricoh G900. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 has got outside 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 Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G100 compared to the G900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and G900 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and G900.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G100 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The fresher G100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.