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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(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  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II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
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic TS1

 E-M10 III TS1 
IntroducedAugust 2017January 2009Newer by 105 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 TS1 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic TS1

 E-M10 III TS1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
73
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (410g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography information
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography information
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
67
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors in class (410g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
61
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (410 grams)
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
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