Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic TS6

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic TS6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was revealed 19 months before the TS6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PM2 matches up against the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 features exterior 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 Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PM2 vs the TS6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and TS6 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and TS6.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-PM2 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older E-PM2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.