Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-320
85 Imaging
55 Features
78 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL8
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus TG-320, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is very similar but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and TG-320 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL9 was launched 6 years after the TG-320 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL9 scores versus the TG-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Olympus TG-320. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus TG-320
E-PL9 | TG-320 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | January 2012 | Newer by 75 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus E-PL9
TG-320 | E-PL9 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus TG-320
E-PL9 | TG-320 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL9 enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus TG-320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL9 versus the TG-320.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and TG-320 is 85 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and TG-320.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL9 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern E-PL9 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus TG-320 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2018-02-08 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 121 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | 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 |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.6 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 380 grams (0.84 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 150 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $599 | $0 |