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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A560

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A560 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
  • Introduced June 2020
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A500
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A560 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G100 and Sony A560, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and A560 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and A560 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was manufactured 9 years after the A560 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G100 grades versus the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A560

 G100 A560 
ReleasedJune 2020August 2010More modern by 120 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k922kSharper screen (+918k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Panasonic G100

 A560 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A560

 G100 A560 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G100 against the A560.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and A560 is 81 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and A560.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G100 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent G100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography information
Sony A560 Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography information
Sony A560 Street photography information
78
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A560 as a Sports photography camera
56
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A560 as a Travel photography camera
78
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (270 per charge)
60
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A560 Landscape photography highlights
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (270 per charge)
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Sony A560
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A560
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2020-06-24 2010-08-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 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 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 599 grams (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 817
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 1050 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Two
Launch cost $698 $650