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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 5010
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was unveiled 12 months after the TS1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 5010 matches up vs the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic TS1

 5010 TS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus 5010

 TS1 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS1

 5010 TS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 has external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 5010 versus the TS1.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and TS1.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus 5010 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer 5010 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography information
Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
37
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called mju 5010 Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-01-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $380