Panasonic G100 vs Sony QX30

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic G100 versus Sony QX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and QX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was unveiled 5 years later than the QX30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the G100 scores against the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 offers physical dimensions 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 QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G100 and the QX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and QX30 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and QX30.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The G100 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent G100 provides an edge in sensor technology.