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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 IV 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
  • Launched June 2020
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced October 2021
  • Replaced the Sony A7 III
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G100 versus Sony A7 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and A7 IV (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The G100 was brought out 16 months before the A7 IV making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G100 grades versus the A7 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A7 IV

 G100 A7 IV 
Display resolution1840k1440kSharper display (+400k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Panasonic G100

 A7 IV G100 
AnnouncedOctober 2021June 2020More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A7 IV

 G100 A7 IV 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 provides external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G100 versus Sony A7 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G100 against the A7 IV.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and A7 IV is 81 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and A7 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 IV will provide greater detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged G100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with Sony A7 IV
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
81
manual focus
megapixel count great (33MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G100
Street photography with Sony A7 IV
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G100
Sports photography with Sony A7 IV
56
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
84
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (33MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (600 shots)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography information
Sony A7 IV Travel photography information
78
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery (270 CIPA)
80
great battery pack (600 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count great (33 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography info
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (270 shots)
83
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (33MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (600 per charge)
two card slots
no liveview feature
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Sony A7 IV
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A7 IV
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-06-24 2021-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 7008 x 4672
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 172
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
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 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Max video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 lbs) 699g (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos 600 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 2
Launch price $698 $2,500