Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Announced April 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-P1
- Later Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched January 2011

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus TG-610, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and TG-610 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

The E-P2 was released 8 months prior to the TG-610 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-P2 grades against the TG-610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus TG-610
E-P2 | TG-610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus E-P2
TG-610 | E-P2 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | More recent by 8 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus TG-610
E-P2 | TG-610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 features outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus TG-610 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-P2 compared to the TG-610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and TG-610 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and TG-610.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-610 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older E-P2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus TG-610 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-04-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 pounds) | 190g (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 210 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $799 | $223 |