Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-810

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus TG-810, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and TG-810 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was announced 16 months prior to the TG-810 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-P2 matches up against the TG-810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Olympus TG-810. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 has got physical dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P2 compared to the TG-810.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and TG-810 is 86 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and TG-810.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-810 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.