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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
88 Imaging
52 Features
72 Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81 Imaging
63 Features
76 Overall
68

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

		

		

			
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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	

	
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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
72
 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