Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-PM2 was brought out 16 months after the TG-820 iHS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PM2 grades versus the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PM2 vs the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and TG-820 iHS is 89 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher E-PM2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.