Olympus Pen E-PL10 vs Panasonic Lumix G95 / G90 — Which Is Better?
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Olympus · Mirrorless · 16 MP · Micro Four Thirds · 4K video
Olympus Pen E-PL10
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Panasonic · Mirrorless · 20 MP · Micro Four Thirds · 4K video
Panasonic Lumix G95 / G90
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Olympus Pen E-PL10 and the Panasonic Lumix G95 / G90 are 2019 mirrorless cameras on the shared Micro 4/3 mount, so both draw on the same native lens range. The E-PL10 is the lighter, slimmer carry at 117 x 68 x 39 mm and 380 g, against 130 x 94 x 77 mm and 536 g for the G95. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2019 | 2019 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
October 17, 2019 | April 5, 2019 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 117 x 68 x 39 mm | 130 x 94 x 77 mm |
| Camera weight | 380 g | 536 g |
| Optics | 57/100 | 62/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe G95 is the stronger choice for heavy cropping, with 20 megapixels against the E-PL10's 16 on same-format Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensors. It also has a 2,360,000-dot electronic viewfinder, which the E-PL10 lacks entirely, leaving bright-day framing to the rear screen. The E-PL10 pulls back on action, with a 14 fps maximum burst against the G95's 9 fps and 121 autofocus points against 49 for tracking a moving subject. Both offer in-body stabilisation for steadier handheld frames, along with a shared 1/4000 second top shutter speed and 200 to 25600 standard ISO range. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
16 MP050 | 20 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
17.3 x 13 | 17.3 x 13 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
14 fps045 | 9 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Micro 4/3 | Micro 4/3 |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
TruePic VIII | Venus Engine |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 4:3 | 4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
20030200 | 20030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
256003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
6044080 | 6044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
1210300 | 490300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 83/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoSlow-motion editors get more headroom on the G95, whose maximum video frame rate reaches 120 fps against the E-PL10's 60 fps. That doubled ceiling lets fast action, such as a tennis swing, play back at half speed. Both record up to 4K, so a full-width 4K project is within reach on either, and both offer built-in timelapse for drifting clouds. They also share MPEG-4 recording, with the E-PL10 adding MOV and the G95 AVCHD. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Features | 70/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe G95 offers weather sealing, so it is the better companion for beach shoots, dusty trails and light rain, while the E-PL10 carries no such protection. Neither includes GPS, so geotagging a travel album means pairing a phone or a separate receiver. Both share a 3-inch touch LCD that flips for selfies and low vantage points, with the G95's panel offering more resolution at 1,240,000 dots against 1,037,000. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10370001150001500000 | 12400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 21/100 | 29/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe E-PL10 holds the longer rated battery life at 350 shots, against 290 for the G95, so a long day of sightseeing starts with a smaller cushion on the Panasonic. Each uses its own battery, the BLS-50 and the DMW-BLC12E, so spares are brand-specific. Card and charging choices favour the G95 for workflow. Its SD slot supports UHS-II for faster offload of a full 4K card, while the E-PL10 supports UHS-I only, and it charges over USB, handy from a power bank between locations. Both carry a single card slot, so neither offers an in-camera backup copy. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | BLS-50 | DMW-BLC12E |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
350 shots1505000 | 290 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | No |  Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The Panasonic Lumix G95 / G90 is the better buy for landscape and travel photography that ventures into poor weather. Its electronic viewfinder and weather sealing matter most outdoors, while the 20-megapixel sensor gives more cropping room and the UHS-II slot speeds card offload.
Choose the Olympus Pen E-PL10 instead when the kit stays light and the subject moves. Its 14 fps burst and 121 autofocus points suit children, pets and street moments, and its rated 350 shots beat the G95's 290. Framing on the rear screen is the trade you accept for the lighter body.