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OM System PEN vs Panasonic Lumix G100D

5 · 0 TIE · 2

The PEN wins 5 of 7 scored specs (resolution, burst, stabilization); the G100D wins 2 (weight). The G100D is $252 cheaper.

5 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, burst, stabilization, battery (cipa).
2 WINSBuy it if you want: weight.
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Size, to scale

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FRONT (WIDTH × HEIGHT)
TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • OM System PEN125.8 × 74.5 × 43.3 mm · 393 g
  • Panasonic Lumix G100D115.6 × 83.1 × 54.2 mm · 346 g

Where they differ

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PENG100D
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,000$748BEST
CameraFits score7.1BEST4.7
PHOTO
Resolution20.4 MPBEST20.3 MP
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.30 fpsBEST10 fps
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.5.5 stopsBESTNone
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.—Electronic only, 1/16000
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals · down to −3.5 EVPeople · down to −4 EV
VIDEO
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.—8-bit
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.OM-Log400V-Log L
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.410 shotsBEST270 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.393 g346 gBEST
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.2.36M-dot, 0.62×2.36M-dot, 0.74×
Weather sealingSeals against dust and light rain. Pair it with a sealed lens.YesNo

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