Panasonic G100 vs Sony H90

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G100 and Sony H90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The G100 was brought out 8 years after the H90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G100 grades against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G100 and Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G100 and the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and H90 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and H90.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G100 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher G100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.