Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS2

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was launched 9 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M1X matches up vs the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys exterior measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X vs the TS2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and TS2 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.