Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS5
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched July 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
- Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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The following is a complete review of the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-3010 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the TS5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-3010 scores vs the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic TS5
| FE-3010 | TS5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus FE-3010
| TS5 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2013 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 54 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS5
| FE-3010 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the TS5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and TS5 is 97 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and TS5.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS5 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
| Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2013-07-12 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 108 grams (0.24 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 370 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | DMW-BCM13 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $140 | $350 |
