Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic L10

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the L10 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-510 was released around the same time to the L10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-510 scores vs the L10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 features physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has sizing of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic L10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-510 compared to the L10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and L10 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and L10.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.