Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic TS3

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very similar but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-5 was introduced 6 months earlier than the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-5 matches up versus the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 comes with exterior 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 TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-5 and the TS3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and TS3 is 58 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and TS3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The E-5 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier.