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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty close but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 was released 2 years later than the TS20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M10 grades against the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic TS20

 E-M10 TS20 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2012More recent by 26 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus E-M10

 TS20 E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic TS20

 E-M10 TS20 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 features external dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 versus the TS20.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and TS20 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and TS20.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M10 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The younger E-M10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Street photography advice
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average in class (396g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
67
provides focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than average in class (396g)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than others (142g)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
41
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (396 grams)
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2014-03-18 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) 4.40 m
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396g (0.87 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $179