Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-610

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Olympus TG-610, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and TG-610 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM1 was announced 11 months later than the TG-610 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Olympus TG-610. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 features external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 versus Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-PM1 vs the TG-610.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and TG-610 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and TG-610.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer E-PM1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.