Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was released 3 months after the TS5 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the E-P5 grades versus the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P5 vs the TS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and TS5 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and TS5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.