Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS2

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic TS2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL6 was revealed 4 years after the TS2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-PL6 matches up against the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL6 versus the TS2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and TS2 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and TS2.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL6 will give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-PL6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.