Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic TS10

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic TS10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P3 was manufactured 20 months later than the TS10 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-P3 matches up versus the TS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 has got outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic TS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-P3 against the TS10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and TS10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and TS10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P3 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS10 will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer E-P3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.