Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-6

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus TG-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TG-6 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was announced 7 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PM2 grades versus the TG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Olympus Tough TG-6. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus TG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PM2 and the TG-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and TG-6 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and TG-6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PM2 will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older E-PM2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.