Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-610

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.