Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.