Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic TS6

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic TS6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL3 was introduced 4 years prior to the TS6 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-PL3 matches up versus the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL3 and the TS6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL3 and TS6 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL3 and TS6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL3 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-PL3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.