Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS1

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-3 was brought out 11 months before the TS1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-3 grades versus the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-3 provides outside measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-3 vs the TS1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and TS1 is 56 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and TS1.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-3 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS1 will deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older E-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.