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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A100

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2006
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Renewed by Sony A550
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony A100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and A100 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The GH5S was announced 11 years after the A100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GH5S matches up versus the A100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony A100

 GH5S A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2018July 2006Newer by 140 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Panasonic GH5S

 A100 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A100

 GH5S A100 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S has physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony A100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GH5S vs the A100.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and A100 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and A100.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The GH5S features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The more modern GH5S provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography details
Sony A100 Portrait photography details
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
52
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography information
Sony A100 Street photography information
68
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography advice
Sony A100 Sports photography advice
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography highlights
Sony A100 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
45
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography info
Sony A100 Landscape photography info
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
Sony A100 Vlogging details
68
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony A100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2018-01-08 2006-07-31
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3680 x 2760 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 638g (1.41 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 476
Other
Battery life 440 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 2 Single
Cost at launch $2,498 $1,000