Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic L10 and Olympus E-M10 III side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic L10 has external dimensions of 127.1 x 73.9 x 66.9 mm and weighs 508 (including batteries). Olympus E-M10 III has external dimensions of 122 x 84 x 50 mm (4.8 x 3.31 x 1.97″) and weighs 410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic L10 and the Olympus E-M10 III. Olympus E-M10 III is 5mm narrower and 17mm thinner than Panasonic L10 but it is also 10mm taller. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Panasonic L10 has a built-in lens but Olympus E-M10 III doesn't. Once you put a lens on E-M10 III, its thickness will increase significantly.
Comparison image of the Panasonic L10 and the Olympus E-M10 III Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic L10 and Olympus E-M10 III.
Comparison image of the Panasonic L10 and the Olympus E-M10 III Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic L10 and Olympus E-M10 III.
Top View Comparison image of the Panasonic L10 and the Olympus E-M10 III Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus E-M10 III is significantly lighter (98g ) than the Panasonic L10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on E-M10 III, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix L10 nor Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic L10 and Olympus E-M10 III's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Olympus E-M10 III features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic L10 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.
