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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 5010
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS45, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was announced 6 years before the ZS45 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 5010 scores vs the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic ZS45

 5010 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus 5010

 ZS45 5010 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic ZS45

 5010 ZS45 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 5010 and the ZS45.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and ZS45 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and ZS45.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS45 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (249 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lighter than average (249g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (249g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic ZS45
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also Known as mju 5010 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 350 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $300