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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced October 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-P3
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was announced 15 months earlier than the TS6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-P5 matches up against the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic TS6

 E-P5 TS6 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus E-P5

 TS6 E-P5 
IntroducedJanuary 2015October 2013Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS6

 E-P5 TS6 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 comes with exterior 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 TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-P5 vs the TS6.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and TS6 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and TS6.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-P5 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The older E-P5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (420 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
68
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than others in class (420 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
good battery life (370 shots)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
52
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (420 grams)
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2013-10-03 2015-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420 gr (0.93 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 370 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $389 $300