Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic TS3
E-P5 | TS3 | |||
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Revealed | October 2013 | August 2011 | More modern by 26 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus E-P5
TS3 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS3
E-P5 | TS3 | |||
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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.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.
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.
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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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 |