Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS3
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced May 2013
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
- New Model is Panasonic TS4
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic TS3
E-PM2 | TS3 | |||
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Revealed | May 2013 | August 2011 | Newer by 22 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus E-PM2
TS3 | E-PM2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic TS3
E-PM2 | TS3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-05-21 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 5.60 m |
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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lb) | 197g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 932 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 310 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $448 | $380 |