Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic TS10

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic TS10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and TS10 (14MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-520 was released 17 months earlier than the TS10 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-520 scores against the TS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-520 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 enjoys outer dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-520 against the TS10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and TS10 is 68 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and TS10.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-520 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS10 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.