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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(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
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-610, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was released 13 months after the TG-610 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-320 grades vs the TG-610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus TG-610

 TG-320 TG-610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus TG-320

 TG-610 TG-320 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-610

 TG-320 TG-610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-320 against the TG-610.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and TG-610 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and TG-610.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-320 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others (155 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography info
67
lighter than others (155g)
environment sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (210 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus TG-320Olympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-320 Olympus TG-610
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots 210 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $223