Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS2

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1s was released 10 months after the TS2 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-PL1s scores versus the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s provides physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL1s vs the TS2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and TS2 is 86 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and TS2.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1s because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS2 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger E-PL1s should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.