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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G100

Portability
80 Imaging
53 Features
84 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M5 III
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
  • Introduced June 2020
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 II was announced 6 years prior to the G100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-M5 II matches up versus the G100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 E-M5 II G100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus E-M5 II

		

		

			
 G100 E-M5 II 
IntroducedJune 2020February 2015More modern by 65 months
Display resolution1840k1037kSharper display (+803k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 E-M5 II G100 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 II against the G100.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G100 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and G100 is 80 and 81 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and G100.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic G100 to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 II will be behind in sensor technology.
	
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography features
71
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
77
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
82
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 great ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Sports photography with Panasonic G100
65
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 terrible battery pack (310 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
56
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery power (270 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Travel photography with Panasonic G100
74
 environment proof
 includes touch to focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery pack (310 shots)
78
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 good  resolution (20MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 not so great battery power (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
74
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 terrible battery pack (310 shots)
71
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 II
Vlogging with Panasonic G100
82
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has mic port
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 does have external microphone support
 no image stabilization
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic G100
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-06 2020-06-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 469 gr (1.03 lbs) 352 gr (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots 270 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $699 $698