Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic XS1
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic XS1
5010 | XS1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus 5010
XS1 | 5010 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic XS1
5010 | XS1 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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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 |