Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G100

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and G100 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1 was brought out 11 years prior to the G100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-PL1 grades against the G100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 provides outer dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic G100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the G100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and G100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and G100.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic G100 to provide more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.