Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS25

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very similar but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL8 was brought out 3 years after the TS25 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL8 grades against the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 has got outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL8 vs the TS25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and TS25 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and TS25.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger E-PL8 will have an advantage in sensor technology.