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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7 II
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic G100 versus Sony A7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the A7 (24MP) is very comparable but the G100 (Four Thirds) and A7 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The G100 was announced 6 years later than the A7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the G100 scores against the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A7

 G100 A7 
AnnouncedJune 2020January 2014More recent by 79 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1230kClearer display (+610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Panasonic G100

 A7 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A7

 G100 A7 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 features outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G100 and the A7.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and A7 is 81 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and A7.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G100 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer G100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography details
Sony A7 Street photography details
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than others (474 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G100
Sports photography with Sony A7
56
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 Travel photography highlights
78
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (270 shots)
69
lighter than others (474g)
environment sealing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Sony A7
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging advice
Sony A7 Vlogging advice
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
36
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
lighter than others (474g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Alpha A7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-06-24 2014-01-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 50
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,840k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 lbs) 474g (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $698 $798