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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2012
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was announced 8 years before the TG-6 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-320 scores against the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus TG-6

 TG-320 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus TG-320

 TG-6 TG-320 
RevealedMay 2019January 2012More recent by 89 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-6

 TG-320 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the TG-6.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and TG-6.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
focusing manually
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Olympus TG-6
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography info
67
lighter than average in class (155g)
weather proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery pack (340 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (253g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
57
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (340 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus TG-320Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-320 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-10 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 253 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 150 shots 340 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $449