Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS5

The following is a extended review of the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was announced 5 years earlier than the TS5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 7010 grades vs the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 features external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 7010 compared to the TS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and TS5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.