Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX1
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2020
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Launched August 2009
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Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G100 was unveiled 11 years after the WX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the G100 matches up against the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony WX1
| G100 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2020 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 133 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1840k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1610k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic G100
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony WX1
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G100 and the WX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and WX1 is 81 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and WX1.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G100 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will provide extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer G100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2020-06-24 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,840 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/1600s |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352 grams (0.78 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $698 | $149 |