Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-6
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-6 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
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2019
- Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL2 versus Olympus TG-6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and TG-6 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL2 was revealed 9 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the TG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus TG-6
E-PL2 | TG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus E-PL2
TG-6 | E-PL2 | |||
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Introduced | May 2019 | February 2011 | Newer by 100 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus TG-6
E-PL2 | TG-6 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 comes with outside 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-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 versus Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the TG-6.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and TG-6 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and TG-6.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged E-PL2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-02-11 | 2019-05-22 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362 grams (0.80 lb) | 253 grams (0.56 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 photos | 340 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $449 |