Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A7
G100 | A7 | |||
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Announced | June 2020 | January 2014 | More recent by 79 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 1230k | Clearer display (+610k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Panasonic G100
A7 | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A7
G100 | A7 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Compare the Panasonic G100 versus Sony A7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and A7 is 81 and 78 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Sony Alpha A7 | |
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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 |