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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH2
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic GH1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was launched 4 years later than the GH1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M10 grades vs the GH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic GH1

 E-M10 GH1 
LaunchedMarch 2014July 2009Fresher by 58 months
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus E-M10

 GH1 E-M10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GH1

 E-M10 GH1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic GH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 vs the GH1.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and GH1 is 82 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and GH1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M10 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography highlights
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
59
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Street photography factors
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (396g)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10
Sports photography with Panasonic GH1
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
32
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography info
67
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than average in class (396 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (320 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging features
33
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (396g)
72
screen is selfie friendly
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GH1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-18 2009-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 1.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396g (0.87 lb) 385g (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 64
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 11.6
DXO Low light score 884 772
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $600 $949