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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Also Known as mju 5010
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5010 was manufactured 8 months later than the ZS1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 5010 grades against the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic ZS1

 5010 ZS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus 5010

 ZS1 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic ZS1

 5010 ZS1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 5010 versus the ZS1.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and ZS1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and ZS1.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5010 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus 5010 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern 5010 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 5010
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average in class (229g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography factors
37
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called mju 5010 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $0