Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS10

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL2 was launched 13 months later than the TS10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PL2 scores versus the TS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the TS10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and TS10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and TS10.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS10 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-PL2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.