Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-320

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL7 versus Olympus TG-320, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and TG-320 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL7 was manufactured 2 years later than the TG-320 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL7 matches up against the TG-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Olympus TG-320. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Olympus TG-320 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 provides outer dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL7 versus Olympus TG-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL7 against the TG-320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and TG-320 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and TG-320.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL7 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.