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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7010 was launched 6 months before the TS2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7010 matches up versus the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic TS2

 7010 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus 7010

 TS2 7010 

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic TS2

 7010 TS2 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 features 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) and the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 7010 versus the TS2.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS2 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7010
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternate name mju 7010 Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $350