Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G100

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was released 5 years before the G100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-M10 II matches up vs the G100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 II versus the G100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and G100 is 82 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and G100.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic G100 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older E-M10 II is going to be behind in sensor innovation.