Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS2

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-PM2 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-PM2 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was unveiled 3 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-PM2 grades vs the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the TS2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and TS2 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and TS2.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-PM2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.