Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX100 VA, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VA (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was announced 24 months later than the RX100 VA making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G100 scores vs the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G100 against the RX100 VA.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and RX100 VA is 81 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and RX100 VA.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The G100 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The newer G100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.