Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic GH1

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic GH1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the 5010 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5010 was launched 7 months later than the GH1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 5010 matches up versus the GH1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 vs the GH1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and GH1 is 96 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and GH1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5010 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus 5010 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent 5010 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.