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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 5010
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic TS2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was manufactured at a similar time to the TS2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 5010 matches up vs the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic TS2

 5010 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus 5010

 TS2 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS2

 5010 TS2 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 has got external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 5010 compared to the TS2.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and TS2.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography info
Panasonic TS2 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
environment sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as mju 5010 Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-26
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP
Anti aliasing 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.10 m
Flash settings 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
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 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
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $350