Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS2

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very well matched but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL8 was revealed 6 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PL8 grades versus the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 features external dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the TS2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and TS2 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PL8 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer E-PL8 provides an edge in sensor tech.