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Panasonic G100 vs Sony W800

Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
38

Panasonic G100 vs Sony W800 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
  • Revealed June 2020
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony W800 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic G100 vs Sony W800, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively close but the G100 (Four Thirds) and W800 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was revealed 6 years after the W800 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G100 scores versus the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony W800

		

		

			
 G100 W800 
AnnouncedJune 2020February 2014Newer by 78 months
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1840k230kCrisper screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony W800

		

		

			
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic G100 vs Sony W800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G100 compared to the W800.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony W800 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and W800 is 81 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and W800.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The G100 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The younger G100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic G100 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G100 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with Sony W800
77
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
38
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic G100 Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
78
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 includes touch focus
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (125 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Sony W800 Sports photography details
56
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery life (270 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 features tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic G100 Travel photography information
Sony W800 Travel photography information
78
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 not so great battery life (270 shots)
70
 lighter than others (125g)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography advice
Sony W800 Landscape photography advice
71
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
41
 pretty wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Sony W800
78
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 features face detect focus
 great video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 has microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
33
 pretty wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than others (125 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic jack
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony W800 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-06-24 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
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 area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1500 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
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
Storage slots One One
Launch price $698 $90