Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was launched very close to the TG-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PM2 matches up versus the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 features outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and TG-2 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PM2 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.