Panasonic G100 vs Sony A65

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

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.

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

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.