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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(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
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic TS10

 E-PL7 TS10 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus E-PL7

 TS10 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic TS10

 E-PL7 TS10 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Street photography advice
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL7
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
85
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
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