Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G100

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and G100 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-P1 was unveiled 12 years before the G100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-P1 matches up versus the G100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 provides external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 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).

Contrast the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic G100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P1 vs the G100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and G100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and G100.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic G100 to give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.