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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P3
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was revealed 3 years later than the TS10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-P5 matches up against the TS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic TS10

 E-P5 TS10 
AnnouncedOctober 2013January 2010Fresher by 46 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus E-P5

 TS10 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS10

 E-P5 TS10 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P5 and the TS10.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and TS10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and TS10.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-P5 will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The younger E-P5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P5
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
71
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (420 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography information
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography details
68
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than others in class (420g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
61
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (420g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2013-10-03 2010-01-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO 100) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420 grams (0.93 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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