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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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-PL5 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL5 was announced 8 years prior to the G100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL5 matches up vs the G100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Panasonic G100

 E-PL5 G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus E-PL5

 G100 E-PL5 
IntroducedJune 2020September 2012More modern by 94 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kClearer display (+1380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic G100

 E-PL5 G100 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL5 features physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic G100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL5 vs the G100.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and G100 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL5 and G100.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic G100 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-PL5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Street photography advice
Panasonic G100 Street photography advice
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
78
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL5
Sports photography with Panasonic G100
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
75
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
78
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography information
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no Timelapse mode
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic G100
 Olympus PEN E-PL5Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL5 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-17 2020-06-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 352 grams (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 889 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 270 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $698