Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus E-PL2 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
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Successor is Olympus E-PL3
(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
- Announced January 2011
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-610, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and TG-610 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL2 was brought out 2 months later than the TG-610 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-PL2 matches up vs the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Olympus TG-610. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus TG-610
E-PL2 | TG-610 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus E-PL2
TG-610 | E-PL2 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus TG-610
E-PL2 | TG-610 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL2 has got outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL2 and the TG-610.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and TG-610 is 85 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and TG-610.
All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-610 will give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus TG-610 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-02-11 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Truepic V | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362 gr (0.80 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 images | 210 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $223 |