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Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Revealed June 2020
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX200V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly well matched but the G100 (Four Thirds) and TX200V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was brought out 8 years after the TX200V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G100 matches up versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony TX200V

 G100 TX200V 
LaunchedJune 2020January 2012More modern by 103 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1230kCrisper display (+610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Panasonic G100

 TX200V G100 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony TX200V

 G100 TX200V 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G100 against the TX200V.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and TX200V is 81 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and TX200V.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G100 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern G100 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G100
Street photography with Sony TX200V
78
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Sony TX200V Sports photography details
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G100
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
78
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (270 shots)
71
environment sealing
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (270 per charge)
47
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes mic support
lack of image stabilization
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony TX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-06-24 2012-01-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 1,840k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $698 $500