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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Successor is Olympus E-PM2
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM1 was released 23 months after the TS10 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the TS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic TS10

 E-PM1 TS10 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2010More modern by 23 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus E-PM1

 TS10 E-PM1 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic TS10

 E-PM1 TS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 features outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has specifications 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-PM1 vs Panasonic TS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM1 and the TS10.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and TS10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and TS10.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS10 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger E-PM1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography details
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Street photography info
Panasonic TS10 Street photography info
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PM1
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography factors
45
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
61
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM1
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PM1
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2011-11-23 2010-01-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash modes 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
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265g (0.58 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $249