Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G100

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A100Lumix DC-G100
      Predecessor ModelKonica Minolta Maxxum 5D
      Successor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A580
      MSRP$749 (w/12-32 lens), $799 (w/12-32 lens and tripod grip)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels10.8 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25925184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions3896 x 1936, 1920 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash (with custom color temperature adjustments), White balance bracketingPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-shot AF (Wide AF area, Spot AF area, Focus area selection), Direct Manual Focus, Continuous AF, Automatic AF, Manual focusAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points949
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Lens MountSony AMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,840k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.83x1.46x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.73x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-planeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/500 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Off      		Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye redduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      off
      Flash Range3.60 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionProprietary Hot Shoe (compatible with Minolta and select Sony flashes)
      Wireless off camera flash (with Sony HVL-F56AM & F36AM Flash Units)      		Hot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Full Manual (with EV indicator)Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 0.3 EV or 0.7 EV increments, 3 frames ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      DxO Low Light ISO476
      DxO Color Depth22.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.2
      DxO Overall Score61
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Internal Recording ModesNoMP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      1920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit10 min - UHD 4K@30/25/24p, Full HD@120/100p
      20 min - Full HD@60/50p
      30 min - Full HD@30/25/24p
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Audio I/O1 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)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMultiple
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wire (Optional) via smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Dimensions133 x 95 x 71 mm (5.24 x 3.74 x 2.8")116 x 83 x 54 mm (4.57 x 3.27 x 2.13")
      Weight (inc. batteries)638 g (1.41 lb / 22.50 oz)352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 6.1 x 4.5"
      Package Weight1.665 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Battery PackNP-FM55HBLG10
      Battery Life270 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemNo


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