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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M5 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
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus TG-320, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and TG-320 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 was unveiled 4 months later than the TG-320 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M5 scores against the TG-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 E-M5 TG-320 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 TG-320 E-M5 

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

 E-M5 TG-320 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2012Similar generation
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 against the TG-320.

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and TG-320 is 81 and 94 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 and TG-320.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M5 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Street photography information
Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
82
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others (155g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M5
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M5
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
66
environment proofing
has touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than others (155g)
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Olympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 Olympus TG-320
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2012-04-30 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 425 grams (0.94 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 826 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 150 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $799 $0