Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6400

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic G100 vs Sony A6400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is pretty similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was manufactured 18 months later than the A6400 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the G100 matches up versus the A6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 offers external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G100 against the A6400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and A6400 is 81 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and A6400.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G100 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6400 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher G100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.