Panasonic G100 vs Sony a5000

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic G100 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very close but the G100 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was launched 6 years after the a5000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the G100 matches up versus the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 features outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G100 against the a5000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and a5000 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and a5000.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The G100 provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more modern G100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.