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Panasonic G100 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
81 Imaging
63 Features
76 Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Revealed June 2020
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G100 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic G100 versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly close but the G100 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was released very close to the ZV-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G100 matches up versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 G100 ZV-1 
Display resolution1840k922kSharper display (+918k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 ZV-1 G100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 G100 ZV-1 
RevealedJune 2020May 2020Same generation
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic G100 versus Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G100 vs the ZV-1.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and ZV-1 is 81 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and ZV-1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The G100 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier.
	
			Panasonic G100 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G100 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography advice
77
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW files
73
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic G100 Street photography details
Sony ZV-1 Street photography details
78
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 features focus by touch
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
85
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic G100 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography highlights
56
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/500s)
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery (270 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
71
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 provides tracking focus
 has phase detect auto focus
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic G100 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography factors
78
 supports bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery (270 per charge)
81
 lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 MP count good (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
72
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery (270 CIPA)
70
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G100 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging information
78
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 comes with mic socket
 lack of image stabilization
86
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has microphone port
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony ZV-1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony ZV-1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-06-24 2020-05-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW photos    
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 grams (0.78 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
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
Retail cost $698 $750