Clicky

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL9
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Released June 2020
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

The E-PL8 was brought out 4 years earlier than the G100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-PL8 matches up vs the G100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic G100

 E-PL8 G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus E-PL8

 G100 E-PL8 
ReleasedJune 2020September 2016Fresher by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1037kCrisper screen (+803k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic G100

 E-PL8 G100 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 provides outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with 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).

Examine the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL8 and the G100.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and G100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and G100.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic G100 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older E-PL8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography information
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography information
Panasonic G100 Street photography information
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G100 Sports photography advice
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL8
Travel photography with Panasonic G100
72
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
78
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging info
Panasonic G100 Vlogging info
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic G100
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL8 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2020-06-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 357g (0.79 lb) 352g (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 270 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $698