Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G10

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PM1 was manufactured 16 months later than the G10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-PM1 scores versus the G10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PM1 against the G10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and G10 is 89 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and G10.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger E-PM1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.