Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS2

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic TS2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very similar but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 was manufactured 4 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-M10 grades vs the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 comes with exterior dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 compared to the TS2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and TS2 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and TS2.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer E-M10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.