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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX350

Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62 Imaging
46 Features
51 Overall
48

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic G100 and Sony HX350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the G100 (Four Thirds) and HX350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was revealed 3 years after the HX350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G100 scores versus the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony HX350

		

		

			
 G100 HX350 
LaunchedJune 2020December 2016More modern by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k922kSharper screen (+918k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 HX350 G100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony HX350

		

		

			
 G100 HX350 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 has outside measurements 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 HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic G100 and Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G100 against the HX350.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX350 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and HX350 is 81 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and HX350.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The G100 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The newer G100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
77
 focusing manually
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
47
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic G100 Street photography features
Sony HX350 Street photography features
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 supports touch to focus
 great ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
50
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 more heavy than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
56
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
 no image stabilization
 bad battery pack (270 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
53
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic G100 Travel photography information
Sony HX350 Travel photography information
78
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
54
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1200mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (652 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography features
Sony HX350 Landscape photography features
71
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 bad battery pack (270 per charge)
49
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Sony HX350
78
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
 comes with external microphone support
 no image stabilization
27
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone port
 more heavy than competition (652 grams)
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony HX350
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-06-24 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 352g (0.78 lbs) 652g (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $698 -