Panasonic G100 vs Sony S980

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic G100 versus Sony S980, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and S980 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and S980 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G100 was manufactured 11 years after the S980 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G100 scores versus the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic G100 versus Sony S980 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G100 versus the S980.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and S980 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and S980.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will produce extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern G100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.