Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS3

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-PL1s was unveiled 9 months before the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL1s grades vs the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s provides exterior measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1s and the TS3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and TS3 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and TS3.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older E-PL1s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.