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Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX1R
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and RX1R II (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was manufactured 4 years later than the RX1R II and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G100 grades against the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony RX1R II

 G100 RX1R II 
IntroducedJune 2020October 2015More recent by 58 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1229kCrisper screen (+611k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Panasonic G100

 RX1R II G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony RX1R II

 G100 RX1R II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 enjoys external 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 RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G100 against the RX1R II.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and RX1R II is 81 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and RX1R II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R II will offer more detail due to its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer G100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography features
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography features
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count fantastic (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G100
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
78
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Sports photography highlights
56
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
63
MP count fantastic (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery life (270 shots)
59
MP count fantastic (42MP)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (220 shots)
more heavy than average (507g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography factors
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (270 shots)
68
manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count fantastic (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R II Vlogging factors
78
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (507g)
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony RX1R II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-06-24 2015-10-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0
Macro focus distance - 14cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 507g (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 270 photos 220 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $698 $3,300