Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX100V

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic G100 and Sony HX100V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was unveiled 8 years after the HX100V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G100 scores against the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G100 and Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G100 versus the HX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and HX100V is 81 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and HX100V.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G100 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G100 will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer G100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.