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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A99 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
  • Introduced June 2020
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A99
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A99 II Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic G100 versus Sony A99 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and A99 II (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The G100 was announced 3 years after the A99 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G100 matches up against the A99 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A99 II

 G100 A99 II 
IntroducedJune 2020September 2016More modern by 46 months
Screen resolution1840k1229kCrisper screen (+611k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Panasonic G100

 A99 II G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A99 II

 G100 A99 II 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 offers external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G100 compared to the A99 II.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and A99 II is 81 and 57 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and A99 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G100 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 II will produce greater detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger G100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography information
Sony A99 II Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography features
Sony A99 II Street photography features
78
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography factors
Sony A99 II Sports photography factors
56
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
low battery (490 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography factors
Sony A99 II Travel photography factors
78
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
megapixel count high (42MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (490 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography information
Sony A99 II Landscape photography information
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
low battery (490 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Sony A99 II
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with mic port
does not have image stabilization
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A99 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Alpha A99 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2020-06-24 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,840k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,359k dots
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 -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 lbs) 849g (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2317
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 490 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots One 2
Retail pricing $698 $3,198