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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released May 2010
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL1s
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic TS10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL1 was introduced 4 months after the TS10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL1 grades against the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic TS10

 E-PL1 TS10 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus E-PL1

 TS10 E-PL1 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic TS10

 E-PL1 TS10 
IntroducedMay 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 has got exterior dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while 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-PL1 versus Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1 vs the TS10.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and TS10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and TS10.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS10 will render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography features
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Street photography features
Panasonic TS10 Street photography features
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proof
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (290 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL1
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2010-05-17 2010-01-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 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
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 334 gr (0.74 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 487 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $288 $249