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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(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
Panasonic G3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic G3

 5010 G3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus 5010

 G3 5010 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic G3

 5010 G3 

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).

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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.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and G3 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography factors
Panasonic G3 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
75
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography info
Panasonic G3 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
has touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography information
37
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
62
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging information
Panasonic G3 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic G3
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
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