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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 5010
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was announced 19 months earlier than the TS3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 5010 scores vs the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic TS3

 5010 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus 5010

 TS3 5010 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS3

 5010 TS3 
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 TS3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 has outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 5010 and the TS3.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and TS3.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 5010 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography details
Panasonic TS3 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 5010
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as mju 5010 Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 life - 310 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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