Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
- Revealed October 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 II
- Replacement is OM System OM-5
(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
- Released June 2020
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the G100 (20MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-M5 III was announced 8 months earlier than the G100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M5 III scores vs the G100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic G100
E-M5 III | G100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus E-M5 III
G100 | E-M5 III | |||
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Released | June 2020 | October 2019 | More modern by 8 months | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 1040k | Sharper display (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic G100
E-M5 III | G100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 III has external dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 III vs the G100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and G100 is 80 and 81 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and G100.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-M5 III will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-10-17 | 2020-06-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 3,680k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | 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 | 414g (0.91 lbs) | 352g (0.78 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 images | 270 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $1,199 | $698 |