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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Revealed June 2020
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Newer Model is Sony HX20V
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic G100 and Sony HX10V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was brought out 8 years later than the HX10V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G100 scores versus the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony HX10V

 G100 HX10V 
AnnouncedJune 2020February 2012More recent by 102 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k922kSharper display (+918k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic G100

 HX10V G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony HX10V

 G100 HX10V 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 provides outer 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 HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G100 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G100 compared to the HX10V.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and HX10V is 81 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and HX10V.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic G100 will offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography info
Sony HX10V Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
38
good MP (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
78
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography info
Sony HX10V Sports photography info
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G100
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
78
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (270 shots)
69
lighter than competitors (234g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography information
Sony HX10V Landscape photography information
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
45
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
no image stabilization
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-06-24 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,840k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $698 $616