Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2012

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

The TG-320 was revealed 11 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-320 scores vs the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
TG-320 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus TG-320
XZ-2 iHS | TG-320 | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
TG-320 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and XZ-2 iHS.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-320 will give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 346 gr (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 images | 340 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $450 |