Panasonic G100 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic G100 and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The G100 was introduced 8 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the G100 matches up versus the NEX-C3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 has external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 and Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G100 vs the NEX-C3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and NEX-C3 is 81 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and NEX-C3.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G100 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G100 will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.