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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R 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
  • Announced June 2020
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Later Model is Sony A7R V
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G100 versus Sony A7R IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and A7R IV (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was announced 12 months after the A7R IV and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G100 matches up vs the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A7R IV

 G100 A7R IV 
IntroducedJune 2020July 2019More modern by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1440kClearer screen (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Panasonic G100

 A7R IV G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A7R IV

 G100 A7R IV 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G100 and the A7R IV.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and A7R IV is 81 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and A7R IV.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G100 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R IV will offer greater detail with its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger G100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
88
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography features
Sony A7R IV Street photography features
78
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Sony A7R IV Sports photography details
56
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (670 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
78
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
74
better than average battery power (670 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
71
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (670 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Sony A7R IV
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
comes with mic port
lack of image stabilization
37
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A7R IV
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-06-24 2019-07-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 567
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 665 grams (1.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 270 photos 670 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Two
Price at launch $698 $3,498