Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS25

Below, we are looking at the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic TS25, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was unveiled 4 years prior to the TS25 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 5010 grades vs the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 5010 and the TS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and TS25.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.