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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G100

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Replaced the Epson R-D1
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
  • Released June 2020
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Epson R-D1x versus Panasonic G100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Epson and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and G100 (20MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and G100 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was manufactured 12 years prior to the G100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the R-D1x scores versus the G100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Panasonic G100

 R-D1x G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Epson R-D1x

 G100 R-D1x 
ReleasedJune 2020February 2009Newer by 137 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1840k235kSharper display (+1605k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic G100

 R-D1x G100 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x enjoys outer dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the R-D1x versus the G100.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and G100 is 75 and 81 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and G100.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will offer extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (6MP)
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography features
Panasonic G100 Street photography features
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (620g)
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Panasonic G100
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
39
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (620g)
low megapixels (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1x
Vlogging with Panasonic G100
9
can't record video
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Panasonic G100
 Epson R-D1xPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Epson Panasonic
Model Epson R-D1x Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-27 2020-06-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 235k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution None 3840x1920
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 pounds) 352 grams (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,709 $698