Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic TS30

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic TS30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was brought out 5 years before the TS30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the E-P2 grades against the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 provides exterior 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) while the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic TS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P2 compared to the TS30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and TS30 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and TS30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS30 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.