Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic TS25

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic TS25, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P2 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TS25 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-P2 grades against the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 provides outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P2 versus the TS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and TS25 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and TS25.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P2 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS25 will resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.