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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was revealed 7 years after the TS3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-M1X grades against the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic TS3

 E-M1X TS3 
RevealedJanuary 2019August 2011More modern by 91 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus E-M1X

 TS3 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic TS3

 E-M1X TS3 

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X has outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X against the TS3.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and TS3 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and TS3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1X will render more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography features
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
67
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others (997g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (870 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
68
good battery (870 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others (997 grams)
64
good battery pack (310 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (870 CIPA)
two card slots
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging information
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
heavier than others (997 grams)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2019-01-24 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 gr (2.20 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 870 shots 310 shots
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch price $2,999 $380