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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R 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
  • Announced June 2020
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7R II
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic G100 and Sony A7R, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and A7R (36MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and A7R (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was announced 6 years later than the A7R and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G100 matches up vs the A7R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A7R

 G100 A7R 
LaunchedJune 2020February 2014Fresher by 78 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1230kClearer display (+610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Panasonic G100

 A7R G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A7R

 G100 A7R 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 features physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the G100 against the A7R.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and A7R is 81 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and A7R.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G100 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R will result in more detail with its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent G100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography info
Sony A7R Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
84
manual focus
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography information
Sony A7R Street photography information
78
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition (465 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Sony A7R Sports photography details
56
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography information
Sony A7R Travel photography information
78
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
70
lighter than competition (465g)
weather sealing
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
bad battery (340 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography details
Sony A7R Landscape photography details
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is excellent (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Sony A7R
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
no image stabilization
36
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competition (465g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A7R
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Alpha A7R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-06-24 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lbs) 465 gr (1.03 lbs)
Physical 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 All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $698 $1,898