Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic L10

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic L10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and L10 (10MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5010 was released 2 years after the L10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 5010 scores vs the L10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 has 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 L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic L10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 5010 against the L10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and L10 is 96 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and L10.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5010 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus 5010 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer 5010 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.