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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic TS3

 E-PL7 TS3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014August 2011Fresher by 38 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus E-PL7

 TS3 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic TS3

 E-PL7 TS3 

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

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

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
85
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (310 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2014-09-01 2011-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 357 gr (0.79 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 873 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 310 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $380