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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(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
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
  • Announced June 2020
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Panasonic G100

 E-520 G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus E-520

 G100 E-520 
AnnouncedJune 2020August 2008More recent by 144 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kClearer display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic G100

 E-520 G100 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-520
Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
59
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-520 Street photography features
Panasonic G100 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-520 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G100 Sports photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (650 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
56
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-520 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G100 Travel photography factors
52
good battery pack (650 shots)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
78
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-520
Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
58
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-520 Vlogging information
Panasonic G100 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Panasonic G100
 Olympus E-520Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
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