Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P5 was brought out 2 years after the TS3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-P5 matches up versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P5 versus the TS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and TS3 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and TS3.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-P5 will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.