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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9

Portability
81 Imaging
63 Features
76 Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65 Imaging
74 Features
93 Overall
81

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 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
  • Launched June 2020
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Renewed by Sony A9 II
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the A9 (24MP) is pretty similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and A9 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was revealed 3 years later than the A9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the G100 grades versus the A9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A9

		

		

			
 G100 A9 
RevealedJune 2020April 2017Fresher by 39 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1440kCrisper screen (+400k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 A9 G100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A9

		

		

			
 G100 A9 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 features physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G100 vs the A9.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and A9 is 81 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and A9.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G100 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A9 will offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher G100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography information
Sony A9 Portrait photography information
77
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
84
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic G100 Street photography highlights
Sony A9 Street photography highlights
78
 screen articulates
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 good ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
79
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 has focus via touch
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (51,200)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Panasonic G100 Sports photography features
Sony A9 Sports photography features
56
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 MP count good (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/500s)
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (270 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
87
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery (650 shots)
 has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
78
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery life (270 CIPA)
74
 better than average battery (650 per charge)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 resolution is good (24MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Sony A9
72
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 MP count good (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (270 per charge)
86
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery (650 per charge)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Sony A9
78
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 offers face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
 comes with mic jack
 lack of image stabilization
37
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has external microphone port
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A9
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Alpha A9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-06-24 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
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
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 49 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
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 -
Max video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 673 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 650 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail cost $698 $4,498