Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS30

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic TS30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-P1 was revealed 6 years before the TS30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-P1 scores versus the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys physical dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P1 versus the TS30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and TS30 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and TS30.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic TS30 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.