Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS100 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
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Launched January 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Successor is Panasonic ZS200
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic ZS100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") provide different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 5010 was revealed 7 years earlier than the ZS100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the 5010 grades against the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic ZS100
5010 | ZS100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Olympus 5010
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Launched | January 2016 | January 2010 | More recent by 72 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic ZS100
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 5010 and the ZS100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and ZS100 is 96 and 87 respectively.
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and ZS100.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5010 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic ZS100 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 |
Also referred to as | mju 5010 | Lumix DMC-TZ100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | MOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 9.9fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
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) | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 126g (0.28 lb) | 312g (0.69 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 559 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $150 | $700 |