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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A580

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A580 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Revealed June 2020
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced May 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A100
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A580 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic G100 versus Sony A580, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and A580 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and A580 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was unveiled 9 years later than the A580 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G100 grades against the A580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A580

 G100 A580 
AnnouncedJune 2020May 2011More recent by 111 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k922kClearer display (+918k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Panasonic G100

 A580 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A580

 G100 A580 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 features physical 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 A580 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G100 against the A580.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A580 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and A580 is 81 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and A580.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G100 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic G100 will give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer G100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A580 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography info
Sony A580 Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A580 as a Sports photography camera
56
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography highlights
Sony A580 Travel photography highlights
78
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
60
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography details
Sony A580 Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,050 shots)
has dual storage slots
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging highlights
Sony A580 Vlogging highlights
78
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes mic jack
lack of image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A580
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-06-24 2011-05-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 107 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1121
Other
Battery life 270 images 1050 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail price $698 $848