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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX400V 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 HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony HX300
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX400V Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic G100 versus Sony HX400V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G100 was introduced 6 years later than the HX400V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G100 grades versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony HX400V

 G100 HX400V 
AnnouncedJune 2020February 2014Fresher by 78 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k921kClearer screen (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic G100

 HX400V G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony HX400V

 G100 HX400V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 provides exterior 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) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G100 versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G100 vs the HX400V.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and HX400V is 81 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and HX400V.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G100 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern G100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
51
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography details
Sony HX400V Street photography details
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Sony HX400V Sports photography details
56
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography advice
Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
78
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (660g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX400V Vlogging highlights
78
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
has mic jack
does not have image stabilization
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (660g)
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-06-24 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
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 Overall 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 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $698 $448