Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS2

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was introduced 3 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the E-P5 matches up against the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P5 and the TS2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and TS2 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-P5 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.