Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic TS5
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Launched September 2011
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
- Successor is Panasonic TS6
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-PL3 versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL3 was launched 22 months before the TS5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PL3 grades against the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Panasonic TS5
E-PL3 | TS5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus E-PL3
TS5 | E-PL3 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | September 2011 | More recent by 22 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic TS5
E-PL3 | TS5 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL3 versus Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL3 versus the TS5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL3 and TS5 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and TS5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL3 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS5 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-09-20 | 2013-07-12 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 grams (0.69 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 370 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $399 | $350 |