Panasonic LUMIX G100 DC-G100D Black
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
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Panasonic LUMIX G100 DC-G100D Black
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Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
The Sony A1 II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, pre-capture feature, and improved ergonomics, making it a top choice for wildlife and action photographers. Users highlight the AI-driven subject tracking, enhanced IBIS, and versatile button customization as standout upgrades over the original A1. However, some express disappointment with the unchanged hot shoe cover that can cause lockups, the lack of RAW support in certain editors, and the high price point. Overall, it is considered a significant but costly improvement for those who demand the best.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus
- Pre-capture feature
- Improved ergonomics
- AI subject tracking
- Enhanced IBIS
Cons
- Unchanged hot shoe cover
- Lack of RAW support in some editors
- High price
- EVF resolution drop during AF
- Single SD card slot limitation
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G100 DC-G100D | Sony a1 a1 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP | 50.099998474121094 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | — | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 759 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | 270 shots | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ |
| HDMI | HDMI D (Micro) | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX G100 DC-G100D Black
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong evf (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX G100 DC-G100D Black offers 30.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.
