Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS15

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS15, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was announced 3 years before the ZS15 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 5010 scores vs the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 provides outer 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 ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 versus the ZS15.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and ZS15.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus 5010 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.