Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS10

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic TS10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL1 was introduced 4 months after the TS10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL1 grades against the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 has got exterior dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1 vs the TS10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and TS10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and TS10.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS10 will render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.