Panasonic G100 vs Sony a5100

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic G100 and Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the G100 (Four Thirds) and a5100 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was introduced 5 years after the a5100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G100 matches up vs the a5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 and Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G100 versus the a5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and a5100 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and a5100.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G100 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony a5100 will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.