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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL2
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic TS10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was manufactured 10 months later than the TS10 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-PL1s scores versus the TS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic TS10

 E-PL1s TS10 
LaunchedNovember 2010January 2010More recent by 10 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 TS10 E-PL1s 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic TS10

 E-PL1s TS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys outside measurements 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 proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic TS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1s versus the TS10.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and TS10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and TS10.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic TS10 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-PL1s is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Street photography factors
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography info
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (290 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging info
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging info
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2010-11-16 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 surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 gr (0.74 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $599 $249