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Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX70

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic G100 versus Sony WX70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and WX70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was introduced 8 years after the WX70 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the G100 grades vs the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony WX70

 G100 WX70 
AnnouncedJune 2020January 2012Newer by 103 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k922kClearer display (+918k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic G100

 WX70 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony WX70

 G100 WX70 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 has external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 versus Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G100 compared to the WX70.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and WX70 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and WX70.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G100 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G100 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer G100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
78
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography information
Sony WX70 Sports photography information
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G100
Travel photography with Sony WX70
78
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery power (270 per charge)
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (270 CIPA)
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
does have external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
36
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-06-24 2012-01-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/1600s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
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 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $698 $242