Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Launched August 2017
- Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
- Successor is Olympus E-M10 IV
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Later Model is Panasonic TS2
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-M10 III was brought out 8 years after the TS1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic TS1
E-M10 III | TS1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2017 | January 2009 | Newer by 105 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus E-M10 III
TS1 | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic TS1
E-M10 III | TS1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 III and the TS1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and TS1 is 80 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and TS1.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 III will produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2017-08-31 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.6 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, 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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 lbs) | 189g (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (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 | 330 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $650 | $380 |