Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 vs OM System OM-5

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      BrandPanasonicOM System
      ModelLumix DMC-L10OM-5
      Predecessor ModelOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      MSRP$1,199
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12 Megapixel21.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.0 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range64 - 25,600
      Built-In ND Filter4 Stop Electronic ND Filter
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      ProcessorTruePic IX
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27365184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1536
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, HighSuperfine, fine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2500-10000K in 100K increments), White Balance Adjustment (Blue/Amber Bias Magenta/Green Bias)Presets: Auto, Color Temperature, Custom
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAFS, AFC, MF, AF Lock, Face Detect (live view only)Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points3121
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points121
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      Lens MountFour ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation7.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution207k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.93x1.37x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x0.68x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      Shutter TypeFocal-planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)10.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps30.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 149 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 20.4 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 18 Frames (Raw) / 20 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 138 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye Auto
      On
      Red-Eye On
      Red-Eye Slow Sync
      Off
      Slow Sync (1&2)
      Auto
      redeye
      fill
      off
      redeye slow sync
      slow sync
      2nd-curtain slow sync
      manual
      Flash Range11.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, ManualAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps, 3 Frames ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      DxO Low Light ISO429
      DxO Color Depth21.3
      DxO Dynamic Range10.8
      DxO Overall Score55
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      Internal Recording ModesNo (Quick Time Motion JPEG for Live View)H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24 fps [237 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [102 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [18 to 202 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [102 Mbps]
      MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired and via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%
      Storage Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      Dimensions135 x 96 x 78 mm (5.31 x 3.78 x 3.07")125 x 85 x 50 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 1.97")
      Weight (inc. batteries)556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.5 x 7.4 x 5.5"
      Package Weight2.295 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      Battery PackBLS-50
      Battery Life310 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC (UHS-II)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 OM System OM-5
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Electronic Level Gauge


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