Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS2

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was launched 10 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M1 III grades versus the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III features physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the TS2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and TS2 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and TS2.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.