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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7S

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7S 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 A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S II
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7S Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and A7S (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was manufactured 6 years after the A7S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G100 grades vs the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A7S

 G100 A7S 
AnnouncedJune 2020April 2014More modern by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1230kClearer display (+610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Panasonic G100

 A7S G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A7S

 G100 A7S 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 features outside 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 A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G100 and the A7S.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and A7S is 81 and 77 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and A7S.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic G100 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger G100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G100
Street photography with Sony A7S
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than others (489g)
good ISO range (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
56
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography info
Sony A7S Travel photography info
78
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (270 per charge)
58
lighter than others (489 grams)
weather proofing
low battery (360 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (409,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging details
Sony A7S Vlogging details
78
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
no image stabilization
34
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than others (489g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A7S
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Alpha A7S
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-06-24 2014-04-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 25600 409600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lb) 489 grams (1.08 lb)
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 score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 270 photos 360 photos
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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $698 $1,998