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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PM1
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-320, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and TG-320 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was introduced 17 months after the TG-320 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-PM2 grades vs the TG-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus TG-320

 E-PM2 TG-320 
IntroducedMay 2013January 2012More modern by 17 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus E-PM2

 TG-320 E-PM2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus TG-320

 E-PM2 TG-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 and the TG-320.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and TG-320 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and TG-320.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent E-PM2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PM2
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PM2
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
66
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Olympus TG-320
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PM2 Olympus TG-320
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2013-05-21 2012-01-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 932 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 150 images
Battery style 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $448 $0