Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G10

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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G10

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4/3 224.9mm²
12.3 megapixels

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4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels

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Differences

Olympus E-P1 advantages over Panasonic G10

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
E-P1 test data on DxO Mark G10 test data on DxO Mark

536 vs 411 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
35 mm vs 74 mm
Thinner

Panasonic G10 advantages over Olympus E-P1

Less expensive
$600 vs $800 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

380 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More dots on screen
460k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Similarities

Common Strengths

HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GF1

Olympus E-P1

Panasonic GF1

$800
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher extended ISO

$900
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Fast startup

Compare Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GF1

Panasonic G10

Panasonic GF1

$600
4/3

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$900
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF1

Compared to Panasonic G2

Olympus E-P1

Panasonic G2

$800
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

$800
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G2

Panasonic G10

Panasonic G2

$600
4/3

Less expensive

$800
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G2

Compared to Panasonic GF2

Olympus E-P1

Panasonic GF2

$800
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More telephoto lens reach

$617
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Fast startup

Compare Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GF2

Panasonic G10

Panasonic GF2

$600
4/3

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$617
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF2

Compared to Panasonic GF3

Olympus E-P1

Panasonic GF3

$800
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher effective ISO

$675
4/3

Touchscreen
Fast startup

Compare Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GF3

Panasonic G10

Panasonic GF3

$600
4/3

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$675
4/3

Touchscreen
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF3

Compared to Panasonic G5

Olympus E-P1

Panasonic G5

$800
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

$500
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

Compare Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G5

Panasonic G10

Panasonic G5

$600
4/3

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

$500
4/3

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

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