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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic G100 versus Sony HX50V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very well matched but the G100 (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The G100 was manufactured 7 years later than the HX50V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G100 scores versus the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony HX50V

 G100 HX50V 
IntroducedJune 2020April 2013More recent by 88 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kSharper display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic G100

 HX50V G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony HX50V

 G100 HX50V 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G100 versus Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G100 versus the HX50V.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and HX50V is 81 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and HX50V.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The G100 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher G100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
50
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography details
Sony HX50V Street photography details
78
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography advice
Sony HX50V Sports photography advice
56
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
78
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (270 shots)
71
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (272g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes microphone support
no image stabilization
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-06-24 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
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 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 352g (0.78 lbs) 272g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $698 $439