Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-3

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus TG-3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TG-3 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was brought out 10 months earlier than the TG-3 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PM2 scores versus the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus TG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM2 and the TG-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and TG-3 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and TG-3.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged E-PM2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.