Panasonic G100 vs Sony H20

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic G100 versus Sony H20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and H20 (10MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was revealed 11 years after the H20 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the G100 scores against the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 versus Sony H20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G100 compared to the H20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and H20 is 81 and 87 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and H20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G100 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will offer greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent G100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.