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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
70
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Olympus E-500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus E-500
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
  • Launched October 2005
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-500
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-510
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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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-500 versus Panasonic G100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and G100 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-500 was released 15 years earlier than the G100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-500 matches up vs the G100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Panasonic G100

 E-500 G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus E-500

 G100 E-500 
ReleasedJune 2020October 2005Fresher by 178 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1840k215kClearer display (+1625k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic G100

 E-500 G100 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-500 provides external dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-500 versus Panasonic G100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-500 against the G100.

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-500 and G100 is 70 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-500 and G100.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic G100 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older E-500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-500
Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
48
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (8MP)
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-500
Street photography with Panasonic G100
56
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (479 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
78
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-500 Sports photography details
Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
37
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
56
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no image stabilization
low battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-500
Travel photography with Panasonic G100
52
lighter than competition (479g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (8 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
78
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-500 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
low max ISO (400)
missing Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-500 and Panasonic G100
 Olympus E-500Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-500 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Also Known as EVOLT E-500 -
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2005-10-21 2020-06-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 215 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.45x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 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 data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 479g (1.06 lb) 352g (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") 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 shots
Battery type - 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 One One
Launch price $600 $698