Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic TS25

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was released 23 months prior to the TS25 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-5 scores versus the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 provides physical dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-5 vs the TS25.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and TS25 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and TS25.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS25 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-5 will be behind in sensor innovation.