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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A850

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A850 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 A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Released April 2010
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A850 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic G100 vs Sony A850, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the A850 (25MP) is very close but the G100 (Four Thirds) and A850 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was announced 10 years later than the A850 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the G100 grades vs the A850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A850

 G100 A850 
ReleasedJune 2020April 2010Fresher by 125 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k922kClearer display (+918k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Panasonic G100

 A850 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A850

 G100 A850 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 enjoys 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 A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G100 versus the A850.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A850 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and A850 is 81 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and A850.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G100 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A850 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent G100 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography info
Sony A850 Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
72
focusing manually
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography highlights
Sony A850 Street photography highlights
78
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A850 as a Sports photography camera
56
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great megapixels (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A850 as a Travel photography camera
78
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
55
weather proof
great megapixels (25MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Sony A850
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
no liveview
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging highlights
Sony A850 Vlogging highlights
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A850
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2020-06-24 2010-04-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 107 143
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
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, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lb) 895 grams (1.97 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1415
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 880 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $698 $0