Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX220
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX220 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)
- 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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony WX220
G100 | WX220 | |||
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Launched | June 2020 | February 2014 | Fresher by 78 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 460k | Crisper display (+1380k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Panasonic G100
WX220 | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony WX220
G100 | WX220 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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).
See the Panasonic G100 and Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and WX220 is 81 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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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 |