Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic GM1

Let's look closer at the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic GM1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is pretty similar but the 5010 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The 5010 was launched 5 years earlier than the GM1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 5010 matches up against the GM1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic GM1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 5010 and the GM1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and GM1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and GM1.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5010 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GM1 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.