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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PM2
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2007
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic L10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PM1 was brought out 4 years after the L10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PM1 matches up versus the L10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic L10

 E-PM1 L10 
LaunchedNovember 2011December 2007Newer by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k207kSharper display (+253k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Olympus E-PM1

 L10 E-PM1 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic L10

 E-PM1 L10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic L10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM1 and the L10.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and L10 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and L10.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus E-PM1 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent E-PM1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography information
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Street photography camera
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
59
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (556g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography features
Panasonic L10 Sports photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography information
Panasonic L10 Travel photography information
45
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
51
lighter than competition in class (556 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography factors
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging information
Panasonic L10 Vlogging information
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic L10
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-11-23 2007-12-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265 grams (0.58 lbs) 556 grams (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 55
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 10.8
DXO Low light score 499 429
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $350