Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-320
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Olympus TG-320. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus TG-320
E-M1X | TG-320 | |||
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Released | January 2019 | January 2012 | More modern by 86 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus E-M1X
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-320
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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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus TG-320 | |
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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 |