Olympus 1s vs Panasonic TS5

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and TS5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 1s was launched 22 months after the TS5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1s matches up versus the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1s has got physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1s and the TS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and TS5 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and TS5.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1s because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS5 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer 1s should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.