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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48
Olympus E-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2008
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-1
  • Updated by Olympus E-5
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic G100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and G100 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-3 was brought out 13 years earlier than the G100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-3 scores versus the G100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic G100

 E-3 G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus E-3

 G100 E-3 
LaunchedJune 2020February 2008Newer by 150 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1840k230kSharper screen (+1610k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic G100

 E-3 G100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-3 provides outer measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic G100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-3 against the G100.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and G100 is 56 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and G100.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic G100 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography factors
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
78
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-3
Sports photography with Panasonic G100
57
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-3
Travel photography with Panasonic G100
55
environment proofing
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
78
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography information
56
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-3
Vlogging with Panasonic G100
18
no video recording
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic G100
 Olympus E-3Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-3 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2008-02-20 2020-06-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/500 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution None 3840x1920
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 352 gr (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 571 not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $670 $698