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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7010
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 24 months before the LS5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 7010 grades versus the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic LS5

 7010 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus 7010

 LS5 7010 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic LS5

 7010 LS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 7010 against the LS5.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and LS5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography information
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7010
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic LS5
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Also called mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 160 shots
Form of battery - AA
Battery model LI-42B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $294