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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was revealed around the same time to the TS1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FE-5010 grades versus the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic TS1

 FE-5010 TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus FE-5010

 TS1 FE-5010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic TS1

 FE-5010 TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic TS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 and the TS1.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and TS1.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
60
lighter than others in class (130g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography advice
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $380