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Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX50

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX50 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX50, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and WX50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was manufactured 8 years after the WX50 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G100 scores against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony WX50

 G100 WX50 
AnnouncedJune 2020January 2012Newer by 103 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k461kClearer display (+1379k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic G100

 WX50 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony WX50

 G100 WX50 

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 enjoys outer 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 WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G100 versus the WX50.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and WX50 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and WX50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G100 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G100 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher G100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
78
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Sony WX50 Sports photography details
56
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
78
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (270 per charge)
69
lighter than average in class (117g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging factors
Sony WX50 Vlogging factors
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony WX50
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-06-24 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $698 $250