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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic ZS15

 5010 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus 5010

 ZS15 5010 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2010More recent by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic ZS15

 5010 ZS15 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

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

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 5010
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (208g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic ZS15
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also Known as mju 5010 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-07 2012-06-29
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Retail price $150 $279