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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed March 2009
  • Superseded the Olympus E-330
Olympus TG-320
(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
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus TG-320, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and TG-320 (14MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and TG-320 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-450 was brought out 3 years before the TG-320 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-450 matches up against the TG-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus TG-320

 E-450 TG-320 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus E-450

 TG-320 E-450 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2009More modern by 33 months

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus TG-320

 E-450 TG-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus TG-320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-450 compared to the TG-320.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and TG-320 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and TG-320.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-450 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-320 will show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (426g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
53
lighter than competitors in class (426 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than average (155g)
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus E-450Olympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-450 Olympus TG-320
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2009-03-31 2012-01-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 150 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $138 $0