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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P3
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic TS3

 E-P5 TS3 
RevealedOctober 2013August 2011More modern by 26 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus E-P5

 TS3 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS3

 E-P5 TS3 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

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

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (420g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography advice
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
68
provides focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (420 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
63
great battery (310 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
33
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (420 grams)
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2013-10-03 2011-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 420 gr (0.93 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 310 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $389 $380