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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(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
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Refreshed by OM System OM-5
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus TG-320, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and TG-320 (14MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and TG-320 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 III was brought out 7 years after the TG-320 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M5 III matches up against the TG-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Olympus TG-320

 E-M5 III TG-320 
RevealedOctober 2019January 2012Newer by 95 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 TG-320 E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus TG-320

 E-M5 III TG-320 

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 III features outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus TG-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 III against the TG-320.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and TG-320 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and TG-320.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 III because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 III should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
83
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (155 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (310 CIPA)
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (310 shots)
67
lighter than average (155g)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery pack (310 shots)
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 III
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIOlympus TG-320
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Olympus TG-320
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-10-17 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII TruePic III+
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414g (0.91 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" 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 310 pictures 150 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,199 $0