Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic TS1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was introduced 11 years after the TS1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M1 III scores vs the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 III and the TS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and TS1 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and TS1.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.