Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS2

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic TS2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 III was revealed 7 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-M10 III scores against the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III offers outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic TS2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 III vs the TS2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and TS2 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and TS2.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 III will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 III should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.