Panasonic G100 vs Sony W810

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G100 vs Sony W810, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the G100 (Four Thirds) and W810 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was introduced 6 years after the W810 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G100 grades vs the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G100 vs Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the G100 against the W810.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and W810 is 81 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and W810.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G100 features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more modern G100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.