Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GF1

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was introduced 4 years after the GF1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M10 grades versus the GF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys external dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 and the GF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and GF1 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and GF1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus E-M10 to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer E-M10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.