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Panasonic G100 vs Sony H70

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H70 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
  • Announced June 2020
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony H70 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic G100 versus Sony H70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and H70 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and H70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was revealed 9 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G100 matches up against the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony H70

 G100 H70 
IntroducedJune 2020January 2011Fresher by 116 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k230kCrisper screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic G100

 H70 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony H70

 G100 H70 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 features 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) while the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 versus Sony H70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G100 against the H70.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and H70 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and H70.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G100 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G100 will show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger G100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography advice
Sony H70 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography advice
Sony H70 Street photography advice
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
56
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography highlights
Sony H70 Travel photography highlights
78
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (270 shots)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography info
Sony H70 Landscape photography info
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging advice
Sony H70 Vlogging advice
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
29
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-06-24 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,840k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $698 $199