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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A37

Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67 Imaging
57 Features
65 Overall
60

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A37 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
  • Revealed June 2020
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A35
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A37 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic G100 vs Sony A37, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and A37 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was announced 8 years after the A37 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G100 scores versus the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A37

		

		

			
 G100 A37 
AnnouncedJune 2020May 2012Newer by 99 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution1840k230kClearer display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A37

		

		

			
 G100 A37 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 provides external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check the Panasonic G100 vs Sony A37 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G100 and the A37.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A37 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and A37 is 81 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and A37.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G100 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G100 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher G100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic G100 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G100 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography features
Sony A37 Portrait photography features
77
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
74
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic G100
Street photography with Sony A37
78
 screen articulates fully
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 good high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
77
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A37 as a Sports photography camera
56
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery life (270 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
61
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
 low battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic G100 Travel photography information
Sony A37 Travel photography information
78
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 low battery life (270 per charge)
54
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse mode
 low battery pack (500 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography information
Sony A37 Landscape photography information
71
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery life (270 per charge)
64
 manual focus
 change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 screen is somewhat small (2.6")
 low battery pack (500 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Sony A37
78
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 supports face detect focus
 great video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 does have microphone jack
 does not have image stabilization
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes external microphone port
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A37 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A37
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony SLT-A37
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-06-24 2012-05-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 49 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.6 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes 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, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lbs) 506 gr (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life 270 shots 500 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
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
Launch price $698 $522