Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G10
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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
- Revealed October 2005
- Alternate Name is EVOLT E-500
- New Model is Olympus E-510
(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
Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic G10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and G10 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-500 was revealed 5 years before the G10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-500 grades against the G10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-500 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Panasonic G10
E-500 | G10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus E-500
G10 | E-500 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | October 2005 | Fresher by 58 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 215k | Crisper screen (+245k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic G10
E-500 | G10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-500 features outer measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic G10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-500 vs the G10.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-500 and G10 is 70 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-500 and G10.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic G10 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older E-500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Olympus E-500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Otherwise known as | EVOLT E-500 | - |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2005-10-21 | 2010-08-09 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 8MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 215k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.45x | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | 479 gr (1.06 lbs) | 388 gr (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 380 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $600 | $550 |