Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic TS6

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-5 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TS6 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-5 matches up versus the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 has got outside dimensions 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 TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-5 versus the TS6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and TS6 is 58 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and TS6.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS6 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.