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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TS20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades vs the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic TS20

 FE-5010 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus FE-5010

 TS20 FE-5010 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic TS20

 FE-5010 TS20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 against the TS20.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography features
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (130g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2012-01-31
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $179