Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic GF2

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic GF2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is fairly close but the 5010 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5010 was launched 13 months prior to the GF2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 5010 matches up versus the GF2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic GF2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 5010 vs the GF2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and GF2 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and GF2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5010 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus 5010 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.