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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was revealed 6 months before the TS10 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-5020 scores versus the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic TS10

 FE-5020 TS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus FE-5020

 TS10 FE-5020 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic TS10

 FE-5020 TS10 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic TS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 vs the TS10.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and TS10.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS10 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
Panasonic TS10 Street photography features
60
weather sealing
lighter than others (137 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography factors
24
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than others (137 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
31
really wide (24mm)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also referred to as X-935 Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 137g (0.30 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 63 x 24mm (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
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $249