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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 5010
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic XS1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was launched 4 years prior to the XS1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 5010 grades vs the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic XS1

 5010 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus 5010

 XS1 5010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic XS1

 5010 XS1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 features physical 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 XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 5010 versus the XS1.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and XS1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic XS1 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography features
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 5010
Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography info
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography info
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging information
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also called as mju 5010 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 images
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 type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $130