Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G100
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Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P7 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P7 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Panasonic G100
E-P7 | G100 | |||
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Introduced | June 2021 | ![]() | June 2020 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus E-P7
G100 | E-P7 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Panasonic G100
E-P7 | G100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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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 |