Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic L1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic L1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and L1 (7MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5010 was revealed 2 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 5010 matches up against the L1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 provides outer dimensions 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 L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 5010 versus the L1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and L1 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and L1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5010 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus 5010 will provide greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger 5010 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.