Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS20

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS20, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-510 was introduced 5 years prior to the TS20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-510 scores versus the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 has external dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-510 against the TS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and TS20 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and TS20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-510 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS20 will render more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.