Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-860

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus TG-860, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is pretty close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TG-860 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was launched 20 months before the TG-860 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PM2 matches up against the TG-860 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus TG-860 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PM2 against the TG-860.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and TG-860 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and TG-860.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PM2 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged E-PM2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.