Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic TS2

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic TS2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-620 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the TS2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-620 matches up against the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-620 and the TS2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and TS2 is 71 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-620 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS2 will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.