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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic TS2

 E-M1 III TS2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2010More recent by 123 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 TS2 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic TS2

 E-M1 III TS2 

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography info
Panasonic TS2 Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
79
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
67
weather proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2020-02-11 2010-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 11
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.10 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 gr (1.28 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at release $1,800 $350