Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic TS1

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very similar but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-5 was revealed 2 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-5 grades against the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 provides outside measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-5 against the TS1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and TS1 is 58 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The E-5 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The younger E-5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.