Panasonic G100 vs Sony A550

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic G100 vs Sony A550, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and A550 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and A550 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was revealed 10 years after the A550 which is a fairly large difference 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 A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G100 matches up against the A550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 provides outside 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) and the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G100 vs the A550.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and A550 is 81 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and A550.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G100 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G100 will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher G100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.