Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-320
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2012
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- 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
- Announced January 2012
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Olympus TG-320
E-PL5 | TG-320 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | January 2012 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus E-PL5
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Olympus TG-320
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Olympus E-PL5 versus Olympus TG-320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Olympus TG-320 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 889 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 150 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $400 | $0 |