Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6300

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic G100 and Sony A6300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is very comparable but the G100 (Four Thirds) and A6300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The G100 was announced 4 years later than the A6300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G100 scores vs the A6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G100 and Sony A6300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G100 and the A6300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and A6300 is 81 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and A6300.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G100 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6300 will show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.