Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic TS2

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic TS2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-P3 was launched 19 months later than the TS2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-P3 scores vs the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P3 offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P3 versus the TS2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and TS2 is 86 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and TS2.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P3 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS2 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-P3 should have an edge in sensor tech.