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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G5

Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74 Imaging
52 Features
66 Overall
57

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic G3
  • Replacement is Panasonic G6
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and G5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was manufactured 8 years later than the G5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M10 IV scores against the G5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic G5

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV G5 
LaunchedAugust 2020July 2012More recent by 98 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
 G5 E-M10 IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic G5

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV G5 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV has exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic G5 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 based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the G5.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G5 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and G5 is 81 and 74 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and G5.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus E-M10 IV to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography advice
77
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
71
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography details
Panasonic G5 Street photography details
84
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 above average ISO range (25,600)
66
 screen articulates fully
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Sports photography highlights
72
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 lack of phase detect AF
51
 good MP (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography info
Panasonic G5 Travel photography info
84
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
66
 boasts touch focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors (396 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Landscape photography with Panasonic G5
82
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
65
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Panasonic G5
78
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 missing microphone socket
62
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of external microphone support
 more heavy than competitors (396g)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic G5
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-08-04 2012-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 10.50 m
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 383g (0.84 pounds) 396g (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 360 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $699 $699