Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was released 4 years after the TS1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the XZ-10 against the TS1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and TS1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and TS1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent XZ-10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.