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Panasonic G100 vs Sony a1

Portability
81 Imaging
63 Features
76 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61 Imaging
82 Features
93 Overall
86

Panasonic G100 vs Sony a1 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
  • Released June 2020
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony a1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic G100 versus Sony a1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and a1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was introduced 7 months prior to the a1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G100 grades against the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony a1

		

		

			
 G100 a1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1440kSharper screen (+400k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 a1 G100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021June 2020Newer by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony a1

		

		

			
 G100 a1 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 offers 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) while the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G100 versus the a1.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony a1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and a1 is 81 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and a1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will offer greater detail using its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged G100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic G100 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G100 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography information
Sony a1 Portrait photography information
77
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
89
 has manual focus
 high flash sync (1/400s)
 fantastic MP (50MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic G100
Street photography with Sony a1
78
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
79
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic G100 Sports photography info
Sony a1 Sports photography info
56
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/500s)
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
91
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (50 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (530 CIPA)
 supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony a1 as a Travel photography camera
78
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
74
 better than average battery power (530 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 fantastic MP (50 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography advice
Sony a1 Landscape photography advice
72
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
88
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (50MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (530 per charge)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G100 Vlogging factors
Sony a1 Vlogging factors
78
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 provides face detection focusing
 high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
 does have external microphone socket
 no image stabilization
37
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 high res video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 comes with external microphone support
 display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony a1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony a1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Alpha a1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-06-24 2021-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 50MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 133
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,840k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lb) 737 grams (1.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
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 530 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Two
Price at launch $698 $6,498