Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL6 was introduced 14 months later than the TG-2 iHS making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-PL6 matches up against the TG-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-PL6 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and TG-2 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and TG-2 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL6 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent E-PL6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.