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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
85 Imaging
48 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(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
  • Released February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL3
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 E-PL2 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus  More exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus E-PL2

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS E-PL2 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 23 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 E-PL2 TG-630 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and TG-630 iHS is 85 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-PL2 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
60
 manual focus
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
27
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
73
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 no moving screen
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
45
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 terrible battery life (280 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 low frames per second (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (220 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL2
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
51
 has built in flash
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (280 per charge)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
59
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 bad battery life (220 per charge)
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL2
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
61
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 terrible battery life (280 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 bad battery life (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-PL2 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
29
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect focusing
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone port
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL2 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2011-02-11 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 362 gr (0.80 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $200