Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic GM1

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic GM1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-5010 was released 6 years prior to the GM1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the GM1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic GM1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 vs the GM1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and GM1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and GM1.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GM1 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.