Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS10

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was revealed 3 years later than the TS10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-P5 matches up against the TS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P5 and the TS10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and TS10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and TS10.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-P5 will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The younger E-P5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.