Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic TS3

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic TS3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was released 3 years earlier than the TS3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-620 grades vs the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-620 compared to the TS3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and TS3 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and TS3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-620 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The more aged E-620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.