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Panasonic G100 vs Sony T90

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Panasonic G100 vs Sony T90 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 T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony T90 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic G100 versus Sony T90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and T90 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and T90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was unveiled 11 years later than the T90 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G100 scores against the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony T90

 G100 T90 
IntroducedJune 2020February 2009Fresher by 139 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k230kSharper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Panasonic G100

 T90 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony T90

 G100 T90 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 features outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G100 versus Sony T90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G100 against the T90.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and T90 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and T90.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G100 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will deliver more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger G100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (148g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
37
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Sony T90
78
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes microphone socket
no image stabilization
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than average (148 grams)
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony T90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-06-24 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $698 $259