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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-3
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G10, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-5 was released 6 months after the G10 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-5 matches up vs the G10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic G10

 E-5 G10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus E-5

 G10 E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic G10

 E-5 G10 
LaunchedFebruary 2011August 2010Same age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 comes with exterior dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-5 against the G10.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and G10 is 58 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and G10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-5
Portrait photography with Panasonic G10
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography features
Panasonic G10 Street photography features
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
59
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Sports photography camera
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
45
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Travel photography camera
56
environment proofing
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
54
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography features
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
low MP (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
59
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging information
Panasonic G10 Vlogging information
64
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
includes external mic support
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
23
provides face detect autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic G10
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-02-03 2010-08-09
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V+ Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology HyperCrystal transmissive LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.52x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 388 gr (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 52
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 10.1
DXO Low light score 519 411
Other
Battery life 870 pictures 380 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two 1
Retail price $1,700 $550