Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS6

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was launched 4 years prior to the TS6 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PL2 scores against the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in 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") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL2 against the TS6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and TS6 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and TS6.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS6 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.