Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS2
88 Imaging
52 Features
72 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2012
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Superseded the Panasonic TS1
- Updated by Panasonic TS3
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic TS2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PL5 was released 2 years after the TS2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PL5 grades versus the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Panasonic TS2
E-PL5 | TS2 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 33 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus E-PL5
TS2 | E-PL5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic TS2
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL5 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL5 vs the TS2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and TS2 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and TS2.
All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PL5 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-PL5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 lb) | 188g (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 889 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $400 | $350 |