Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic L10
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic L10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic L10
E-5 | L10 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | December 2007 | More recent by 39 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 207k | Clearer screen (+713k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Olympus E-5
L10 | E-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic L10
E-5 | L10 | |||
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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).
Check the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic L10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | |
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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 |