Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G100

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-3 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.