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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic S5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and S5 (24MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-10 was introduced 8 years before the S5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the XZ-10 grades versus the S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic S5

 XZ-10 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus XZ-10

 S5 XZ-10 
LaunchedAugust 2020January 2013Fresher by 91 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k920kClearer screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic S5

 XZ-10 S5 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"3.0"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has proportions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-10 against the S5.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and S5 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and S5.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic S5 will result in greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older XZ-10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography factors
45
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
85
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography details
Panasonic S5 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (221 grams)
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S5 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (221g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
79
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.0")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S5 Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (221 grams)
79
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic S5
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-30 2020-08-14
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 31
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.0"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 714 gr (1.57 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 240 pictures 440 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Single Two
Retail price $428 $1,999