Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-320

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-600 and Olympus TG-320. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.