Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic LX5

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic LX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and LX5 (1/1.63") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was unveiled 8 years later than the LX5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the LX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV has external 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 LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic LX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the LX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and LX5 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and LX5.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will give extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV should have an advantage in sensor technology.