Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus TG-6

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-P2 versus Olympus TG-6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and TG-6 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-P2 matches up vs the TG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Olympus Tough TG-6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 has got 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-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Olympus E-P2 versus Olympus TG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-P2 versus the TG-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and TG-6 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and TG-6.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-P2 provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged E-P2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.