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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
54
Overall
50

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7010
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF3
  • New Model is Panasonic GF6
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic GF5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 7010 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7010 was revealed 3 years earlier than the GF5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 7010 grades vs the GF5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic GF5

 7010 GF5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Olympus 7010

 GF5 7010 
LaunchedApril 2012July 2009More modern by 32 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic GF5

 7010 GF5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 7010 vs the GF5.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and GF5 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and GF5.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The 7010 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF5 Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
59
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging information
Panasonic GF5 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
32
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic GF5
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Also called mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-07-22 2012-04-05
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 267 grams (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 573
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $600