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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PM2
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic TS1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM1 was introduced 2 years after the TS1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-PM1 scores versus the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic TS1

 E-PM1 TS1 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2009More modern by 35 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus E-PM1

 TS1 E-PM1 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic TS1

 E-PM1 TS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PM1 and the TS1.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and TS1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and TS1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PM1 has got the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The newer E-PM1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PM1
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PM1
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
45
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
65
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2011-11-23 2009-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 265g (0.58 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $499 $380