Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-870
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced May 2013
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Released January 2016
- Old Model is Olympus TG-860
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus TG-870, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TG-870 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PM2 was brought out 3 years before the TG-870 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PM2 matches up versus the TG-870 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-870 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Olympus TG-870 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus TG-870
E-PM2 | TG-870 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus E-PM2
TG-870 | E-PM2 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | May 2013 | More modern by 32 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus TG-870
E-PM2 | TG-870 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus TG-870 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PM2 against the TG-870.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and TG-870 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and TG-870.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more aged E-PM2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-05-21 | 2016-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 221 grams (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 932 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $448 | $280 |