Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic TS1

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-PL9 was revealed 9 years after the TS1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL9 grades vs the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL9 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic TS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL9 versus the TS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and TS1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and TS1.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL9 will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher E-PL9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.