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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6000

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Released June 2020
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-6
  • Newer Model is Sony A6300
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the G100 (Four Thirds) and A6000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was brought out 6 years later than the A6000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G100 scores versus the A6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A6000

 G100 A6000 
AnnouncedJune 2020April 2014Fresher by 76 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k922kCrisper screen (+918k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Panasonic G100

 A6000 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A6000

 G100 A6000 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G100 compared to the A6000.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and A6000 is 81 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and A6000.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G100 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A6000 will give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer G100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with Sony A6000
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G100
Street photography with Sony A6000
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (344g)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography factors
Sony A6000 Sports photography factors
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
73
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6000 Travel photography highlights
78
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
77
lighter than average in class (344g)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6000 Landscape photography highlights
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging information
Sony A6000 Vlogging information
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
33
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (344g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A6000
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Alpha a6000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-06-24 2014-04-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 179
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 lb) 344g (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 270 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $698 $548