Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was brought out 23 months prior to the TS25 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 TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 against the TS25.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and TS25 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and TS25.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS25 will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.