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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released November 2007
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Superseded the Olympus E-500
  • New Model is Olympus E-520
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-510 was revealed 6 years earlier than the TS5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-510 scores against the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic TS5

 E-510 TS5 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus E-510

 TS5 E-510 
AnnouncedJuly 2013November 2007Fresher by 68 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic TS5

 E-510 TS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 has got outer dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-510 versus the TS5.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and TS5 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and TS5.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-510 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS5 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography factors
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Street photography factors
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (490 grams)
screen does not articulate
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
47
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-510
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
52
lighter than others in class (490 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
great battery power (370 per charge)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography advice
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-510
Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
9
no video shooting
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as EVOLT E-510 Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Released 2007-11-23 2013-07-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 gr (1.08 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 442 not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $550 $350