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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Panasonic TS2

 E-PL5 TS2 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2010More modern by 33 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper 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 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic TS2

 E-PL5 TS2 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
71
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL5
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
75
includes touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus PEN E-PL5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
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