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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1s
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL3
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic TS2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL2 was released 13 months after the TS2 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PL2 matches up vs the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic TS2

 E-PL2 TS2 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus E-PL2

 TS2 E-PL2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic TS2

 E-PL2 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic TS2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the TS2.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and TS2 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and TS2.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS2 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-PL2 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL2
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (280 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
67
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery pack (280 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging factors
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-11 2010-01-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 362 gr (0.80 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $350