Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS3

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic TS3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was released 22 months after the TS3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PM2 matches up against the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the TS3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and TS3 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and TS3.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger E-PM2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.