Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS10

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic TS10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was announced 3 years later than the TS10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PM2 grades vs the TS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-PM2 vs the TS10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and TS10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and TS10.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern E-PM2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.