Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS5

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very close but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 was launched 14 months before the TS5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M5 matches up vs the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 has physical measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 vs the TS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and TS5 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M5 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The older E-M5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.