Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS10

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic ZS10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty close but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 was launched 2 years after the ZS10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M1 grades vs the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 versus the ZS10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and ZS10 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and ZS10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.