Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS10

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic ZS10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 was unveiled 16 months after the ZS10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M5 grades against the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-M5 versus the ZS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and ZS10 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and ZS10.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M5 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.