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Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX1

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Introduced June 2020
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly close but the G100 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The G100 was brought out 5 years later than the QX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the G100 grades versus the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony QX1

 G100 QX1 
RevealedJune 2020September 2014More recent by 71 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1840k0kSharper display (+1840k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic G100

 QX1 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony QX1

 G100 QX1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 features outer 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 QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G100 and the QX1.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and QX1 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and QX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The G100 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger G100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with Sony QX1
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
66
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography highlights
Sony QX1 Street photography highlights
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G100
Sports photography with Sony QX1
56
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (440 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
71
great battery power (440 CIPA)
offers touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Sony QX1
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 shots)
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (440 shots)
small screen ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging features
Sony QX1 Vlogging features
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (216g)
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony QX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Alpha QX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Introduced 2020-06-24 2014-09-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch -
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 216 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 440 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $698 $500