Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
- Released May 2013
- Old Model is Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Released January 2013
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is very close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PM2 was announced 5 months later than the TG-830 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PM2 scores vs the TG-830 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
E-PM2 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus E-PM2
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
E-PM2 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Released | May 2013 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PM2 against the TG-830 iHS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and TG-830 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and TG-830 iHS.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PM2 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-05-21 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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 rate | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
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 (60 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 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 |
Style of battery | 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $448 | $0 |