Panasonic G100 vs Sony S2000

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic G100 and Sony S2000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and S2000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was released 10 years after the S2000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the G100 grades versus the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G100 against the S2000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and S2000 is 81 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer G100 should have an edge in sensor tech.