Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-320

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-PL5 versus Olympus TG-320, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and TG-320 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The E-PL5 was revealed 9 months later than the TG-320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PL5 matches up against the TG-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Olympus TG-320. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Olympus TG-320 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL5 against the TG-320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and TG-320 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL5 and TG-320.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PL5 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-PL5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.