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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 5010
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Photography Glossary

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS20, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was launched 3 years prior to the TS20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 5010 matches up vs the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic TS20

 5010 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus 5010

 TS20 5010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS20

 5010 TS20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 5010 versus the TS20.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and TS20.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography information
Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography advice
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (142g)
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
37
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Other name mju 5010 Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2012-01-31
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 grams (0.28 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $179