Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A6100
G100 | A6100 | |||
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Revealed | June 2020 | August 2019 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 922k | Clearer display (+918k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Panasonic G100
A6100 | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A6100
G100 | A6100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 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).
See the Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and A6100 is 81 and 81 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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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 |