Nikon D100 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelD100OM-D E-M5
      Successor ModelNikon D200 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      MSRPEU: € 1099 (Body only) UK: £1149.99 EU: € 1299 (with M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels6.31 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      ProcessorTruePic VI
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 10004608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 2592 x 3456, 3200 x 2400, 3200 x 1800, 3216 x 2144, 2400 x 2400, 1824 x 2432, 2560 x1920, 2560 x 1440, 2544 x 1696, 1920 x 1920, 1440 x 1920, 1920 x 1440, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1280, 1440 x 1440, 1104 x 1472, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 864, 1584 x 1056, 1216 x 1216, 864 x 1152, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 1296 x 864, 960 x 960, 720 x 960, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 576, 1008 x 672, 768 x 768, 576 x 768, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 624 x 416, 480 x 480, 384 x 512
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points35
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Lens MountNikon FMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTouch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size1.8"3.0"
      Screen Resolution118k dot610k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x1.15x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.58x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Shutter TypeElectronic assist
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps9.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync (2)
      Manual (3 levels)
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
      SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output.
      SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      DxO Low Light ISO826
      DxO Color Depth22.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.3
      DxO Overall Score71
      Video Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Video FormatsH.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini type D
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via Optional vertical grip or software Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Dimensions144 x 116 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 3.19")122 x 89 x 43 mm (4.8 x 3.5 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)425 g (0.94 lb / 14.99 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 5.7 x 4.1"
      Package Weight2.35 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Battery PackBLN-1
      Battery Life360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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