Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G100

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL3 versus Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and G100 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL3 was released 9 years prior to the G100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-PL3 scores against the G100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL3 has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL3 versus Panasonic G100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL3 versus the G100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and G100 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and G100.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic G100 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL3 will be behind in sensor technology.