Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS5

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic TS5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was announced 5 years after the TS5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1X scores versus the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X has got outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X versus the TS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and TS5 is 54 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and TS5.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.