Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-320

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.