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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(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
Sony A450
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A450

 G100 A450 
AnnouncedJune 2020January 2010More modern by 128 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kCrisper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Panasonic G100

 A450 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A450

 G100 A450 
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).

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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.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and A450 is 81 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography info
Sony A450 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G100
Street photography with Sony A450
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography factors
Sony A450 Sports photography factors
56
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G100
Travel photography with Sony A450
78
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (270 shots)
60
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography details
Sony A450 Landscape photography details
71
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
small screen (2.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging factors
Sony A450 Vlogging factors
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A450
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
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