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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7010
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 3 years before the TS20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 7010 matches up versus the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic TS20

 7010 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus 7010

 TS20 7010 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic TS20

 7010 TS20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 provides 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) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 7010 compared to the TS20.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than others (142 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than others (142 grams)
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as mju 7010 Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
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 Single Single
Cost at release $200 $179