Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic G10

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic G10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and G10 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 was released 3 years after the G10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1 scores versus the G10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 versus the G10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and G10 is 71 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and G10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus E-M1 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger E-M1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.