Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-320
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced March 2015
- Older Model is Olympus SH-1
- Replacement is Olympus SH-3
(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

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-2 versus Olympus TG-320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SH-2 was launched 3 years after the TG-320 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SH-2 grades against the TG-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Olympus TG-320. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus TG-320
SH-2 | TG-320 | |||
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Introduced | March 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 39 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus SH-2
TG-320 | SH-2 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus TG-320
SH-2 | TG-320 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SH-2 versus Olympus TG-320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-2 and the TG-320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and TG-320 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and TG-320.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SH-2 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SH-2 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus TG-320 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-03-11 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.5 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 380 images | 150 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $399 | $0 |