Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM1 was brought out 13 months before the TG-630 iHS making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PM1 grades vs the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PM1 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and TG-630 iHS is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and TG-630 iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PM1 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.