Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS4

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic TS4, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL5 was brought out 8 months after the TS4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL5 grades versus the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL5 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL5 vs the TS4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and TS4 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL5 and TS4.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PL5 will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL5 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.