Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic GH4

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic GH4, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the 5010 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 5010 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the GH4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 5010 grades versus the GH4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 5010 against the GH4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and GH4 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and GH4.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5010 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH4 will show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be behind in sensor tech.