Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX10

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic G100 and Sony QX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the G100 (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was launched 6 years later than the QX10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G100 scores versus the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 has external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G100 and Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G100 versus the QX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and QX10 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G100 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.