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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P2
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
  • New Model is Panasonic TS6
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic TS5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P1 was revealed 5 years prior to the TS5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-P1 scores versus the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic TS5

 E-P1 TS5 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus E-P1

 TS5 E-P1 
LaunchedJuly 2013July 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic TS5

 E-P1 TS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 offers exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 against the TS5.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and TS5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS5 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
32
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Street photography details
Panasonic TS5 Street photography details
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (300 shots)
has no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
43
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (300 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
good battery pack (370 shots)
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging features
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus PEN E-P1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-29 2013-07-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings 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
Max 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 370 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $182 $350