Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G10

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and G10 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was released 10 years later than the G10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M10 IV grades versus the G10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV features exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the G10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and G10 is 81 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and G10.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M10 IV to render more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV provides a benefit in sensor innovation.