Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G5
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic G5
E-M10 IV | G5 | |||
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Launched | August 2020 | July 2012 | More recent by 98 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
G5 | E-M10 IV | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic G5
E-M10 IV | G5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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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 |