Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS5
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Announced August 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
- Renewed by Olympus E-M10 III
(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
- Revealed July 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS6

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic TS5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

The E-M10 II was launched 2 years after the TS5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M10 II grades versus the TS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic TS5
E-M10 II | TS5 | |||
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Revealed | August 2015 | ![]() | July 2013 | Newer by 26 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus E-M10 II
TS5 | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic TS5
E-M10 II | TS5 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II provides external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 II and the TS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and TS5 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and TS5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The younger E-M10 II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-08-25 | 2013-07-12 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 842 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 370 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $499 | $350 |