Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS3
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Announced July 2009
- New Model is Olympus E-P2
(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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Replaced the Panasonic TS2
- Successor is Panasonic TS4
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic TS3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-P1 was announced 24 months prior to the TS3 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-P1 grades versus the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic TS3
E-P1 | TS3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus E-P1
TS3 | E-P1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic TS3
E-P1 | TS3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 provides exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P1 versus the TS3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and TS3 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and TS3.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The E-P1 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged E-P1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-07-29 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 pounds) | 197g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 310 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $182 | $380 |