Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS2

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-510 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TS2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-510 scores against the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 has got external measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-510 versus Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-510 versus the TS2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and TS2 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and TS2.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic TS2 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.