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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released August 2009
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-600 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus TG-320, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and TG-320 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was introduced 3 years before the TG-320 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-600 matches up vs the TG-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus TG-320

 E-600 TG-320 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus E-600

 TG-320 E-600 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 28 months

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus TG-320

 E-600 TG-320 
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus TG-320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-600 vs the TG-320.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and TG-320 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and TG-320.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-600 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-320 will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
60
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-600
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
18
can't record video
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus E-600Olympus TG-320
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-600 Olympus TG-320
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Released 2009-08-30 2012-01-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 7 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 150 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $0