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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(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
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PM1
Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 E-PM2 TG-820 iHS 
RevealedMay 2013February 2012More modern by 16 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus E-PM2

 TG-820 iHS E-PM2 
Display resolution1030k460kClearer display (+570k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 E-PM2 TG-820 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

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

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PM2
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
27
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography advice
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography details
66
features touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (220 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography details
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PM2
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM2 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2013-05-21 2012-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
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 None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 932 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $448 $500