Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic GX850

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic GX850, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-10 was revealed 4 years prior to the GX850 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the XZ-10 grades against the GX850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 features external 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) and the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 vs the GX850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and GX850 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and GX850.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-10 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged XZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.