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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was released 6 years after the ZS10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-5 grades versus the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic ZS10

 TG-5 ZS10 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2011Newer by 77 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus TG-5

 ZS10 TG-5 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS10

 TG-5 ZS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-5 against the ZS10.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and ZS10 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and ZS10.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
39
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others (250g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (219 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
46
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (250 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than average (219g)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than others (250g)
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-05-17 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $449 $350