Panasonic G100 vs Sony W830

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G100 and Sony W830, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and W830 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was manufactured 6 years after the W830 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G100 matches up against the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 has exterior measurements 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 W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 and Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G100 compared to the W830.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and W830 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and W830.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G100 offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent G100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.