Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS3

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic TS3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was introduced 3 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PL7 matches up vs the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 has physical measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic TS3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-PL7 against the TS3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and TS3 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PL7 will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer E-PL7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.