Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS6

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL1 was unveiled 5 years before the TS6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-PL1 scores against the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 has outer measurements 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 TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the TS6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and TS6 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and TS6.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.