Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS1

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic TS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 5 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-PL7 grades against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 has got outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL7 against the TS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and TS1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and TS1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL7 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PL7 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.