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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 5010
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was revealed 4 years prior to the TS5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 5010 grades versus the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic TS5

 5010 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus 5010

 TS5 5010 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2010More modern by 42 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS5

 5010 TS5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 provides external 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 TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 5010 against the TS5.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and TS5 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and TS5.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 5010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography info
Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery life (370 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
52
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as mju 5010 Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-07 2013-07-12
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $350