Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G2

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic G2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very well matched but the 5010 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The 5010 was revealed 6 months before the G2 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 5010 scores vs the G2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 has got external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5010 and the G2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and G2 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and G2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5010 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus 5010 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively.