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Panasonic G100 vs Sony H300

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H300 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
  • Introduced June 2020
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony H300 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic G100 vs Sony H300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the G100 (Four Thirds) and H300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The G100 was unveiled 6 years after the H300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the G100 matches up versus the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony H300

 G100 H300 
RevealedJune 2020February 2014More modern by 78 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kClearer display (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic G100

 H300 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony H300

 G100 H300 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 vs Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G100 versus the H300.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and H300 is 81 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and H300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The G100 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more recent G100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography information
Sony H300 Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography details
Sony H300 Street photography details
78
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography advice
Sony H300 Sports photography advice
56
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography information
Sony H300 Travel photography information
78
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
56
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (590 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
47
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging information
Sony H300 Vlogging information
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
has external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
24
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (590 grams)
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony H300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-06-24 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3-5.9
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1500 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 590g (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $698 $249