Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G100

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic G100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 was released 9 years earlier than the G100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-M5 scores vs the G100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic G100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 compared to the G100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and G100 is 81 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and G100.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic G100 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.