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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL1s
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-320, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and TG-320 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1 was manufactured 20 months prior to the TG-320 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-PL1 grades versus the TG-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus TG-320

 E-PL1 TG-320 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus E-PL1

 TG-320 E-PL1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2010More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus TG-320

 E-PL1 TG-320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 provides outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 vs the TG-320.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and TG-320 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and TG-320.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-320 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL1
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than competition (155g)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
missing Timelapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Olympus TG-320
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1 Olympus TG-320
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2010-05-17 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Truepic V TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 grams (0.74 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 487 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images 150 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $288 $0