Sony Alpha 5100 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 5100Lumix DC-G95
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      MSRP$549 (body only), $699 (with 16-50 PZ lens)$1199 (w/12-60mm F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      ProcessorBIONZ XVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOSTM Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 frames, high/low settings
      Focus Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points17949
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDLCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,240k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.48x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 8.3 MP (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      auto
      fill-flaw
      slow sync
      redeye reduction      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range4.00 m at ISO 1006.40 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV : only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      DxO Low Light ISO1347
      DxO Color Depth23.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.7
      DxO Overall Score80
      Video Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Internal Recording ModesMP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 29.97 fps [10 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 29.98 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 minunlimited
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or PC via wired remote or smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Dimensions110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42")130 x 94 x 77 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz)536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 5.5 x 5.25"7.6 x 6.9 x 5.6"
      Package Weight1.315 lb2.95 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life400 shots290 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Sony Alpha 5100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, continuous 3-5 shot 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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