Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic FZ100

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-500 versus Panasonic FZ100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and FZ100 (14MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and FZ100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-500 was brought out 5 years before the FZ100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-500 matches up versus the FZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-500 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-500 versus Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-500 and the FZ100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-500 and FZ100 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-500 and FZ100.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-500 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FZ100 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged E-500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.