Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic L10

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-500 (8MP) and the L10 (10MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-500 was unveiled 3 years before the L10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-500 scores versus the L10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-500 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-500 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-500 compared to the L10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-500 and L10 is 70 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-500 and L10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic L10 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged E-500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.