Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G100

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic G100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and G100 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-600 was released 11 years prior to the G100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-600 scores vs the G100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic G100 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 during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-600 versus the G100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and G100 is 71 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and G100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic G100 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E-600 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.