Olympus 1 vs Panasonic L10

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus 1 and Panasonic L10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is pretty close but the 1 (1/1.7") and L10 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The 1 was released 6 years later than the L10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1 scores against the L10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 features physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has sizing of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 and Panasonic L10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 against the L10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and L10 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and L10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus 1 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern 1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.