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Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX220

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(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
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic G100 and Sony WX220, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and WX220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was brought out 6 years later than the WX220 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G100 scores versus the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony WX220

 G100 WX220 
LaunchedJune 2020February 2014Fresher by 78 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kCrisper display (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Panasonic G100

 WX220 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony WX220

 G100 WX220 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 has got outside 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 WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G100 and the WX220.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and WX220 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and WX220.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent G100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX220 Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography advice
Sony WX220 Street photography advice
78
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography advice
Sony WX220 Sports photography advice
56
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography advice
Sony WX220 Travel photography advice
78
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (270 per charge)
69
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony WX220
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-06-24 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 352g (0.78 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 210 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $698 $198