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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic ZS5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was brought out 5 months prior to the ZS5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 5010 matches up vs the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic ZS5

 5010 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus 5010

 ZS5 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic ZS5

 5010 ZS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 5010 versus the ZS5.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and ZS5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and ZS5.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 5010 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 5010
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others in class (214g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography advice
37
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (214g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also Known as mju 5010 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 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 One One
Price at release $150 $300