Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic TS1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic TS1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P2 was launched 15 months after the TS1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-P2 scores vs the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 comes with physical measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P2 compared to the TS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and TS1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and TS1.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The newer E-P2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.