Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic LX10

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic LX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1 was unveiled 7 years prior to the LX10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-PL1 matches up against the LX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 features outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic LX10 has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic LX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1 versus the LX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and LX10 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and LX10.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older E-PL1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.