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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Updated by Panasonic LX7
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic LX5

 E-M10 IV LX5 
AnnouncedAugust 2020December 2011Fresher by 106 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 LX5 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic LX5

 E-M10 IV LX5 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Panasonic LX5
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Travel photography camera
84
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
59
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (271g)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging advice
78
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
missing mic jack
29
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (271g)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic LX5
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-08-04 2011-12-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.7 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 7.20 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 271g (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $699 $294