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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 5010
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was announced very close to the TS10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 5010 matches up against the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic TS10

 5010 TS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus 5010

 TS10 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS10

 5010 TS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 has external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 5010 vs the TS10.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and TS10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and TS10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 5010
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography factors
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography info
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 5010
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Otherwise known as mju 5010 Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-01-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 126 gr (0.28 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $249