Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-510 was revealed 6 years earlier than the TS5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-510 scores against the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 has got outer dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 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).

Examine the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-510 versus the TS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and TS5 is 69 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and TS5.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-510 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS5 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.