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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and G10 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was launched 3 years later than the G10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M10 matches up against the G10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic G10

 E-M10 G10 
AnnouncedMarch 2014August 2010More recent by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus E-M10

 G10 E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic G10

 E-M10 G10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 and the G10.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and G10 is 82 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and G10.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M10 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G10 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography factors
Panasonic G10 Street photography factors
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors (396 grams)
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography information
Panasonic G10 Sports photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G10 Travel photography factors
67
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competitors (396g)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
59
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10
Vlogging with Panasonic G10
33
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (396g)
23
includes face detection autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic G10
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-18 2010-08-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 gr (0.87 lb) 388 gr (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 52
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 10.1
DXO Low light score 884 411
Other
Battery life 320 shots 380 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $550