Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-320
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced November 2003
- Successor is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-320, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and TG-320 (14MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and TG-320 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

The E-1 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the TG-320 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-1 grades vs the TG-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-1 and Olympus TG-320. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Olympus TG-320
E-1 | TG-320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus E-1
TG-320 | E-1 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | November 2003 | More modern by 98 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.9") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 134k | Sharper screen (+96k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Olympus TG-320
E-1 | TG-320 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 enjoys outer dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-1 compared to the TG-320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and TG-320 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and TG-320.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-320 will produce greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Olympus E-1 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-1 | Olympus TG-320 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Waterproof |
Announced | 2003-11-29 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Peak resolution | 2560 x 1920 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 1.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 134 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 735g (1.62 pounds) | 155g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 150 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $1,700 | $0 |