Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS6

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 III was launched 4 years after the TS6 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M5 III matches up versus the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 III features outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M5 III vs the TS6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and TS6 is 80 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and TS6.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 III due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 III will have an edge in sensor tech.