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Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX5

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Introduced June 2020
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was released 10 years after the TX5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G100 matches up vs the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony TX5

 G100 TX5 
AnnouncedJune 2020February 2010More modern by 126 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k230kClearer display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Panasonic G100

 TX5 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony TX5

 G100 TX5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 provides exterior dimensions 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 TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G100 against the TX5.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and TX5 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and TX5.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G100 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G100 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher G100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX5 Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Sony TX5 Sports photography details
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography info
Sony TX5 Travel photography info
78
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
62
environment proof
has touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography details
Sony TX5 Landscape photography details
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 shots)
43
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
30
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony TX5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-06-24 2010-02-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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 - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
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 silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $698 $239