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Panasonic G100 vs Sony TF1

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic G100 vs Sony TF1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and TF1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was brought out 7 years after the TF1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G100 matches up versus the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony TF1

 G100 TF1 
RevealedJune 2020June 2013Newer by 86 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k460kSharper display (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic G100

 TF1 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony TF1

 G100 TF1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G100 vs Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G100 vs the TF1.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and TF1 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G100 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent G100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
78
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
69
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
environment sealing
has touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (240 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography factors
Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 shots)
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (240 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
78
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
has external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2020-06-24 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $698 $266