Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus TG-320

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Olympus TG-320. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.