Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G100
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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Launched August 2008
- Older Model is Olympus E-510
(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
- Announced June 2020
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G100 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic G100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and G100 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-520 was manufactured 13 years prior to the G100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-520 grades against the G100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-520 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Panasonic G100
E-520 | G100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus E-520
G100 | E-520 | |||
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Announced | June 2020 | August 2008 | More recent by 144 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 230k | Clearer display (+1610k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic G100
E-520 | G100 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-520 features outside dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic G100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-520 and the G100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and G100 is 68 and 81 respectively.
Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and G100.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic G100 to give you greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-520 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Olympus E-520 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-520 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2008-08-20 | 2020-06-24 |
Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 45 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,840k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x1920 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 552 grams (1.22 lb) | 352 grams (0.78 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 548 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | 270 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $400 | $698 |