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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2003
  • Later Model is Olympus E-3
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic TS2, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-1 was announced 7 years before the TS2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-1 grades versus the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Panasonic TS2

 E-1 TS2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus E-1

 TS2 E-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010November 2003Newer by 75 months
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k134kClearer display (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic TS2

 E-1 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 has got external measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-1 and the TS2.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and TS2 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and TS2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS2 will deliver extra detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
57
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (735 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography info
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
47
lighter than competition in class (735g)
environment sealing
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
67
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-1
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus E-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Pro DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2003-11-29 2010-01-26
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2560 x 1920 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 134k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 735 gr (1.62 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,700 $350