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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic L10

Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M1 III
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released December 2007
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic L10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and L10 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was released 8 years after the L10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1 II matches up vs the L10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic L10

 E-M1 II L10 
ReleasedSeptember 2016December 2007More modern by 107 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k207kSharper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 L10 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic L10

 E-M1 II L10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II has external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic L10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 II and the L10.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and L10 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and L10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus E-M1 II to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M1 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic L10
76
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography features
Panasonic L10 Street photography features
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
59
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (556 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Sports photography camera
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (350 shots)
42
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography details
Panasonic L10 Travel photography details
72
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
weather sealing
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
51
lighter than average (556 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (350 shots)
49
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 II
Vlogging with Panasonic L10
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic L10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-09-19 2007-12-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MOV, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574g (1.27 pounds) 556g (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 55
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 10.8
DXO Low light score 1312 429
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at release $1,700 $350