Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL2 was announced 23 months prior to the TG-630 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 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 quick synopsis of how the E-PL2 scores vs the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 features outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL2 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL2 and the TG-630 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and TG-630 iHS is 85 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL2 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older E-PL2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.