Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS20

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 II was announced 3 years later than the TS20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M10 II scores versus the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 II against the TS20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and TS20 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and TS20.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The E-M10 II provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The newer E-M10 II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.