Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS1

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL2 was announced 2 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL2 grades against the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-PL2 vs the TS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and TS1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and TS1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL2 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The newer E-PL2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.