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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G5 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
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 II
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
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G3
  • Replacement is Panasonic G6
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was manufactured 21 months later than the G5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-M10 matches up against the G5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic G5

 E-M10 G5 
RevealedMarch 2014July 2012More recent by 21 months
Screen resolution1037k920kCrisper screen (+117k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Olympus E-M10

 G5 E-M10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic G5

 E-M10 G5 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 has external measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic G5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 vs the G5.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and G5 is 82 and 74 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and G5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger E-M10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Street photography highlights
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (396 grams)
66
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G5 Sports photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10
Travel photography with Panasonic G5
67
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (396g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
66
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G5 Vlogging factors
33
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (396g)
62
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (396 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic G5
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-18 2012-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO100) 10.50 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396g (0.87 lb) 396g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 61
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 11.6
DXO Low light rating 884 618
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $699