Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic L10

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic L10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and L10 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 was unveiled 4 years later than the L10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M5 scores versus the L10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 vs the L10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and L10 is 81 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and L10.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M5 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.