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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-3
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2007
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-5 was launched 3 years later than the L10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-5 grades against the L10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic L10

 E-5 L10 
LaunchedFebruary 2011December 2007More recent by 39 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k207kClearer screen (+713k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Olympus E-5

 L10 E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic L10

 E-5 L10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 features outer dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-5 and the L10.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and L10 is 58 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and L10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus E-5 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger E-5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography info
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography information
Panasonic L10 Street photography information
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
59
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (556g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-5
Sports photography with Panasonic L10
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
42
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-5
Travel photography with Panasonic L10
56
weather proof
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
51
lighter than competition in class (556 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic L10 Vlogging advice
64
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
has external microphone socket
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
9
no video
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic L10
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-02-03 2007-12-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V+ -
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 3
Cross focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lb) 556 gr (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 55
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 10.8
DXO Low light score 519 429
Other
Battery life 870 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch price $1,700 $350