Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS10
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL6
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL8
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic TS10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe E-PL7 was released 4 years after the TS10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PL7 scores versus the TS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic TS10
E-PL7 | TS10 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 57 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus E-PL7
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic TS10
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic TS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL7 versus the TS10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and TS10 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and TS10.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-PL7 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2014-09-01 | 2010-01-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.90 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357g (0.79 pounds) | 188g (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 873 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $499 | $249 |