Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-6

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Olympus TG-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and TG-6 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was released 8 years prior to the TG-6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the TG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Olympus Tough TG-6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. 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) and the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PM1 versus Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM1 versus the TG-6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and TG-6 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and TG-6.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 has the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The older E-PM1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.