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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A65

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A65 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
  • Released June 2020
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Later Model is Sony A68
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A65 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic G100 vs Sony A65, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very well matched but the G100 (Four Thirds) and A65 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G100 was unveiled 8 years later than the A65 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the G100 matches up against the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A65

 G100 A65 
LaunchedJune 2020November 2011Fresher by 105 months
Display resolution1840k921kClearer display (+919k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Panasonic G100

 A65 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A65

 G100 A65 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 has physical dimensions 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 A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G100 vs the A65.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and A65 is 81 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and A65.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G100 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A65 will give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger G100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography advice
Sony A65 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography highlights
Sony A65 Street photography highlights
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
56
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography advice
Sony A65 Travel photography advice
78
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
68
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Sony A65
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging info
Sony A65 Vlogging info
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony A65
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony SLT-A65
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-06-24 2011-11-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 lbs) 622g (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life 270 images 560 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $698 $700