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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • New Model is Panasonic TS6
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was launched 3 years prior to the TS5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic TS5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 TS5 SZ-10 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2011Fresher by 29 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic TS5

		

		

			
 SZ-10 TS5 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 against the TS5.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and TS5 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and TS5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
32
 good megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography information
Panasonic TS5 Street photography information
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (215g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography features
40
 great zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (220 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
47
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (370 shots)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
65
 lighter than competition (215g)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 great zoom (504mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 low battery life (220 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
 better than average battery life (370 per charge)
 environment proofing
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
40
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery life (220 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
52
 fairly wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (370 per charge)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging information
31
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (215g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone port
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-08 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 370 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $350