Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G100

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was launched 7 years prior to the G100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-P5 grades against the G100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 features outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P5 vs the G100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and G100 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and G100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic G100 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older E-P5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.