Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS6

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1s was launched 5 years before the TS6 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL1s grades against the TS6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s has external measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1s versus the TS6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and TS6 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and TS6.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1s featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.