Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GM5

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic GM5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FE-3010 was introduced 6 years before the GM5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the GM5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 provides external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic GM5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the GM5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and GM5 is 97 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and GM5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-3010 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GM5 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.