Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX50V
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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- Superseded the Sony HX30V
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony HX50V
G100 | HX50V | |||
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Introduced | June 2020 | April 2013 | More recent by 88 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 921k | Sharper display (+919k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic G100
HX50V | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony HX50V
G100 | HX50V | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and HX50V is 81 and 89 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |