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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Released June 2020
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A9
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is very close but the G100 (Four Thirds) and A9 II (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was brought out 9 months later than the A9 II so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G100 matches up against the A9 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A9 II

 G100 A9 II 
ReleasedJune 2020October 2019Fresher by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1440kSharper display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Panasonic G100

 A9 II G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A9 II

 G100 A9 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G100 versus the A9 II.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and A9 II is 81 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and A9 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A9 II will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer G100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
85
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography factors
Sony A9 II Sports photography factors
56
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (690 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Travel photography camera
78
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery life (270 CIPA)
73
better than average battery power (690 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography information
Sony A9 II Landscape photography information
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (270 per charge)
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (690 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging details
Sony A9 II Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A9 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-06-24 2019-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 693
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lb) 678 gr (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 690 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Two
Price at launch $698 $4,498