Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS30

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS30, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was brought out 6 years prior to the TS30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 5010 matches up versus the TS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5010 against the TS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and TS30.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS30 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.