Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic G100

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-PL7 was revealed 6 years earlier than the G100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PL7 scores vs the G100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 has got exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has sizing 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-PL7 versus Panasonic G100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL7 versus the G100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and G100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and G100.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic G100 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.