Olympus E-5 vs Olympus XZ-10

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-5 and Olympus XZ-10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and XZ-10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-5 was released 24 months before the XZ-10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-5 matches up vs the XZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 enjoys exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-5 and Olympus XZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-5 versus the XZ-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and XZ-10 is 58 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and XZ-10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-5 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged E-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.