Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G100

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was brought out 3 years prior to the G100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M10 III grades vs the G100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 III has external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 III against the G100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and G100 is 80 and 81 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and G100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic G100 to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-M10 III is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.