Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL2 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PL2 grades against the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL2 provides external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL2 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and TG-2 iHS is 85 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and TG-2 iHS.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The older E-PL2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.