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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL8 was brought out 7 years after the TS1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL8 matches up versus the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic TS1

 E-PL8 TS1 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2009Newer by 94 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus E-PL8

 TS1 E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic TS1

 E-PL8 TS1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL8 comes with outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL8 versus the TS1.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and TS1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PL8 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern E-PL8 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography features
Panasonic TS1 Street photography features
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography information
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
71
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL8
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging advice
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2016-09-19 2009-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.79 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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