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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G100

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic G100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the G100 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was introduced 17 months earlier than the G100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M1X scores against the G100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic G100

 E-M1X G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus E-M1X

 G100 E-M1X 
IntroducedJune 2020January 2019Fresher by 17 months
Screen resolution1840k1037kSharper screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic G100

 E-M1X G100 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X comes with outer dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic G100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X and the G100.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and G100 is 54 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and G100.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older E-M1X is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
Panasonic G100 Street photography info
67
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average (997g)
78
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (870 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
56
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Panasonic G100
68
better than average battery (870 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (997g)
78
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography info
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (870 per charge)
two card slots
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G100 Vlogging highlights
68
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than average (997g)
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic G100
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-01-24 2020-06-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/500s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 4096x2160 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 grams (2.20 pounds) 352 grams (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 images 270 images
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Two 1
Cost at release $2,999 $698