Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic LX10

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic LX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL5 was launched 5 years before the LX10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-PL5 matches up vs the LX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic LX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL5 versus the LX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and LX10 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and LX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older E-PL5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.