Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus TG-610

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus TG-610, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and TG-610 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL8 was introduced 5 years later than the TG-610 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-PL8 matches up vs the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Olympus TG-610. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 has got exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL8 versus the TG-610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and TG-610 is 86 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and TG-610.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL8 will render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer E-PL8 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.