Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic TS10

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic TS10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and TS10 (14MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 II was launched 6 years later than the TS10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M1 II scores versus the TS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic TS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 II against the TS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and TS10 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and TS10.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.