Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-320
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Introduced August 2017
- Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
- Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
(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
Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 III versus Olympus TG-320, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and TG-320 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M10 III was brought out 5 years after the TG-320 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the TG-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Olympus TG-320. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus TG-320
E-M10 III | TG-320 | |||
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Launched | August 2017 | January 2012 | More modern by 69 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus E-M10 III
TG-320 | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus TG-320
E-M10 III | TG-320 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Olympus TG-320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 III vs the TG-320.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and TG-320 is 80 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and TG-320.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 III because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M10 III will deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Olympus TG-320 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2017-08-31 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.6 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410 grams (0.90 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 150 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $650 | $0 |