Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2020
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced January 2010
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic G100 and Sony A450, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and A450 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and A450 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G100 was brought out 10 years after the A450 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G100 scores against the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A450
G100 | A450 | |||
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Announced | June 2020 | January 2010 | More modern by 128 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 230k | Crisper display (+1610k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Panasonic G100
A450 | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A450
G100 | A450 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic G100 and Sony A450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G100 vs the A450.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and A450 is 81 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and A450.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G100 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G100 will provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer G100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-06-24 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 107 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,840 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x1920 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lb) | 560 gr (1.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 images | 1050 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $698 | $1,241 |