Panasonic G100 vs Sony A900
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Revealed October 2008
- New Model is Sony A99
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A900 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic G100 and Sony A900, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the A900 (25MP) is relatively similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and A900 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G100 was released 11 years after the A900 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G100 scores versus the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A900
G100 | A900 | |||
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Revealed | June 2020 | October 2008 | More modern by 143 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 922k | Sharper screen (+918k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Panasonic G100
A900 | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A900
G100 | A900 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
See the Panasonic G100 and Sony A900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G100 vs the A900.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and A900 is 81 and 54 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and A900.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G100 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A900 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A900 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-06-24 | 2008-10-22 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 25 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 | 6048 x 4032 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 107 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,840k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/8000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
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) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250s |
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 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x1920 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lbs) | 895 grams (1.97 lbs) |
Physical 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 Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 pictures | 880 pictures |
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) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Launch price | $698 | $2,736 |