Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic TS3

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic TS3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was brought out 16 months earlier than the TS3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-P2 matches up vs the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys outer dimensions 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 TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-P2 versus the TS3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and TS3 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and TS3.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-P2 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more aged E-P2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.