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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Launched June 2020
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed August 2019
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is fairly similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The G100 was revealed 11 months later than the A6100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G100 matches up against the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A6100

 G100 A6100 
RevealedJune 2020August 2019Fresher by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k922kClearer display (+918k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Panasonic G100

 A6100 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A6100

 G100 A6100 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 offers physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G100 versus the A6100.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and A6100 is 81 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and A6100.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G100 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6100 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography details
Sony A6100 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography features
Sony A6100 Street photography features
78
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
56
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
bad battery (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
74
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
78
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (270 per charge)
86
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6100 Landscape photography advice
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery (270 CIPA)
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging info
Sony A6100 Vlogging info
78
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
no image stabilization
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A6100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Alpha a6100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-06-24 2019-08-28
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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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 flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 396g (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 420 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $698 $748