Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic TS25

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-3 was introduced 5 years before the TS25 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-3 matches up vs the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 features external measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-3 compared to the TS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and TS25 is 56 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and TS25.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-3 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS25 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.