Panasonic G100 vs Sony T900

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic G100 versus Sony T900, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and T900 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was launched 11 years later than the T900 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G100 grades versus the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 offers outside 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 T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G100 versus Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G100 vs the T900.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and T900 is 81 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and T900.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G100 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern G100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.