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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
65
Imaging
64
Features
96
Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Introduced February 2022
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Released August 2010
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and G10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-1 was unveiled 11 years later than the G10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the OM System OM-1 grades against the G10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Panasonic G10

 OM System OM-1 G10 
ReleasedFebruary 2022August 2010More recent by 141 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the OM System OM-1

 G10 OM System OM-1 

Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Panasonic G10

 OM System OM-1 G10 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen size

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The OM System OM-1 has got exterior measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the OM System OM-1 versus the G10.

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-1 and G10 is 65 and 72 respectively.

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the OM System OM-1 and G10.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the OM System OM-1 to result in greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern OM System OM-1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G10 Portrait photography factors
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-1 Street photography details
Panasonic G10 Street photography details
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
59
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-1 Sports photography info
Panasonic G10 Sports photography info
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (520 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
45
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery pack (520 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
54
great battery power (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (520 shots)
2 card slots
59
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with OM System OM-1
Vlogging with Panasonic G10
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
23
has face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Panasonic G10
 OM System OM-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model OM System OM-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-02-15 2010-08-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1053 -
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 118 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 grams (1.32 lbs) 388 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 411
Other
Battery life 520 shots 380 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLX-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual 1
Launch price $2,199 $550