Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus E-500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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic TS5
E-510 | TS5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus E-510
TS5 | E-510 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | November 2007 | Fresher by 68 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic TS5
E-510 | TS5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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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 |