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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL7 was introduced 2 years after the TS20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PL7 grades against the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic TS20

 E-PL7 TS20 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2012Newer by 32 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus E-PL7

 TS20 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic TS20

 E-PL7 TS20 

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 provides exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL7 and the TS20.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and TS20 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and TS20.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher E-PL7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Street photography highlights
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
85
features touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL7
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL7
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2014-09-01 2012-01-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 grams (0.79 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 873 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $179