Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS25

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic TS25, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 II was brought out 2 years after the TS25 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 II grades versus the TS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 II against the TS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and TS25 is 82 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and TS25.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent E-M10 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.