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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus TG-320, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and TG-320 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TG-320 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was manufactured 7 years after the TG-320 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M1X grades vs the TG-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus TG-320

 E-M1X TG-320 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2012More modern by 86 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus E-M1X

 TG-320 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-320

 E-M1X TG-320 

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X features physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus TG-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X versus the TG-320.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and TG-320 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and TG-320.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger E-M1X is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
67
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (997g)
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography details
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (870 CIPA)
has double storage slots
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (997g)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus TG-320
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2019-01-24 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual 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 surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 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 Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997g (2.20 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 870 shots 150 shots
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Price at launch $2,999 $0