Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic L10
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Launched August 2015
- Superseded the Olympus E-M10
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 III
(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
- Introduced December 2007

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic L10 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic L10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and L10 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

The E-M10 II was unveiled 7 years after the L10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-M10 II matches up against the L10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic L10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic L10
E-M10 II | L10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2015 | ![]() | December 2007 | More modern by 94 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 207k | Crisper screen (+833k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Olympus E-M10 II
L10 | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic L10
E-M10 II | L10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II features exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic L10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the L10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and L10 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and L10.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus E-M10 II to produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic L10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2015-08-25 | 2007-12-14 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 45 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 207k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 lbs) | 556g (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 842 | 429 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $350 |