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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-P2
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic TS10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P1 was released 5 months before the TS10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-P1 grades vs the TS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic TS10

 E-P1 TS10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus E-P1

 TS10 E-P1 

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic TS10

 E-P1 TS10 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic TS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P1 compared to the TS10.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and TS10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and TS10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS10 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Street photography highlights
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (300 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
43
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (300 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
61
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography factors
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
not so great battery (300 shots)
no Timelapse recording
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging advice
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus PEN E-P1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-29 2010-01-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 gr (0.78 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $182 $249