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Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2021
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
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Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-P7 versus Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P7 (20MP) and the G100 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-P7 was manufactured 12 months later than the G100 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-P7 matches up versus the G100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Panasonic G100

 E-P7 G100 
IntroducedJune 2021June 2020Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus E-P7

 G100 E-P7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Panasonic G100

 E-P7 G100 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P7 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has dimensions 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-P7 versus Panasonic G100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P7 against the G100.

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P7 and G100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P7 and G100.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher E-P7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Street photography advice
Panasonic G100 Street photography advice
86
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
78
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
73
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P7
Travel photography with Panasonic G100
87
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
78
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P7
Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
83
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G100 Vlogging highlights
80
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
78
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes external mic jack
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Panasonic G100
 Olympus PEN E-P7Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P7 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-09 2020-06-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 118 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 352 grams (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 360 pictures 270 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $800 $698