Panasonic G100 vs Sony S2100

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic G100 and Sony S2100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and S2100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was announced 10 years after the S2100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G100 grades versus the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G100 compared to the S2100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and S2100 is 81 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and S2100.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will produce greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern G100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.