Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS10

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic TS10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was manufactured 10 months later than the TS10 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-PL1s scores versus the TS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys outside 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 TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic TS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1s versus the TS10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and TS10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and TS10.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic TS10 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-PL1s is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.