Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS30

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic TS30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 was manufactured 9 months before the TS30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 scores against the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 against the TS30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and TS30 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and TS30.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-M10 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The older E-M10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.