Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic TS25

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-P3 was released 16 months earlier than the TS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-P3 grades versus the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-P3 vs the TS25.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and TS25 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and TS25.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS25 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 will be behind in sensor innovation.