Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was introduced 3 years before the TG-630 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-P2 grades versus the TG-630 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 features external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P2 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and TG-630 iHS is 86 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and TG-630 iHS.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The E-P2 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The older E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.