Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS10
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Successor is Olympus E-PL3
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL2 was launched 13 months later than the TS10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PL2 scores versus the TS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic TS10
E-PL2 | TS10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus E-PL2
TS10 | E-PL2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic TS10
E-PL2 | TS10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the TS10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and TS10 is 85 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and TS10.
Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS10 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-PL2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-02-11 | 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 dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362g (0.80 pounds) | 188g (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 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 All around score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $249 |