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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
85 Imaging
48 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL3
Olympus TG-6
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus E-PL2

		

		

			
 TG-6 E-PL2 
IntroducedMay 2019February 2011Newer by 100 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 E-PL2 TG-6 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
60
 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
40
 manual focus
 has face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-PL2 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
73
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 screen is fixed
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 low battery power (280 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (340 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
51
 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (280 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
68
 better than average battery power (340 per charge)
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
61
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
 low battery power (280 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
57
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (340 per charge)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging highlights
29
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection autofocus
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic socket
34
 really wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic support
 heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Olympus Tough TG-6
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