Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.