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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL7
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
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-PL6 versus Olympus TG-320, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and TG-320 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was unveiled 2 years after the TG-320 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL6 scores versus the TG-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Olympus TG-320

 E-PL6 TG-320 
ReleasedAugust 2014January 2012More modern by 32 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus E-PL6

 TG-320 E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus TG-320

 E-PL6 TG-320 

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL6 features external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL6 versus Olympus TG-320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL6 versus the TG-320.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and TG-320 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and TG-320.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PL6 will show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher E-PL6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL6
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
85
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL6
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Olympus TG-320
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL6 Olympus TG-320
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2014-08-01 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 150 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $0