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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 7 years before the TS30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FE-5010 grades versus the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic TS30

 FE-5010 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus FE-5010

 TS30 FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic TS30

 FE-5010 TS30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 has outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 versus the TS30.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and TS30.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography highlights
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography information
60
lighter than competitors (130g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic TS30
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2015-01-06
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.29 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $180