Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic TS20

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic TS20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was launched 21 months earlier than the TS20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-P2 grades versus the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 has outside 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) and the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-P2 against the TS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and TS20 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and TS20.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.