Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic GH1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic GH1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-10 was revealed 3 years later than the GH1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the XZ-10 scores vs the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 features physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic GH1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-10 vs the GH1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and GH1 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and GH1.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The XZ-10 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The newer XZ-10 will have a benefit in sensor tech.