Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic G5

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic G5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the G5 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 8010 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 8010 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the G5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 8010 grades versus the G5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 offers external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 against the G5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and G5 is 92 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and G5.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 8010 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G5 will give greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.