Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G3
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Announced July 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic G2
- Updated by Panasonic G5
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G3 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic G3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the G3 (16MP) is very well matched but the 5010 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 5010 was launched 18 months before the G3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 5010 matches up versus the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic G3
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus 5010
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic G3
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 has outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
See the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic G3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 5010 and the G3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and G3 is 96 and 83 respectively.
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and G3.
As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5010 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic G3 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older 5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Also Known as | mju 5010 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-07-11 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 336g (0.74 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 667 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $150 | $500 |