Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic G1

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic G1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is very well matched but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-10 was unveiled 4 years after the G1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the XZ-10 matches up against the G1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 features physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the XZ-10 versus the G1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and G1 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and G1.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The XZ-10 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The more recent XZ-10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.