Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS4

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was introduced 16 months later than the TS4 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PM2 matches up against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 versus the TS4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and TS4 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and TS4.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PM2 will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger E-PM2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.