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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PM1
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-PM2 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus E-PM2

 TG-630 iHS E-PM2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-PM2 TG-630 iHS 
ReleasedMay 2013January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

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

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
27
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
66
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
39
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PM2 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2013-05-21 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $448 $200