Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic TS2

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic TS2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-420 was brought out 19 months earlier than the TS2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-420 scores against the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 features physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-420 versus the TS2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and TS2 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and TS2.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-420 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS2 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older E-420 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.