Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was revealed 5 months after the TG-630 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-PM2 grades versus the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and TG-630 iHS is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and TG-630 iHS.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.