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Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Revealed June 2020
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 III
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 V
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic G100 versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and RX100 IV (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was announced 5 years later than the RX100 IV and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the G100 grades against the RX100 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony RX100 IV

 G100 RX100 IV 
IntroducedJune 2020June 2015More recent by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1229kClearer screen (+611k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic G100

 RX100 IV G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony RX100 IV

 G100 RX100 IV 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 has outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G100 vs the RX100 IV.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and RX100 IV is 81 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and RX100 IV.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G100 contains the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The newer G100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 IV
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G100
Sports photography with Sony RX100 IV
56
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G100
Travel photography with Sony RX100 IV
78
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (270 shots)
86
lighter than average (298 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
74
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
81
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (298g)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony RX100 IV
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-06-24 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 298 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 562
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 280 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $698 $898