Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G6

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G6, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is fairly similar but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The TG-320 was brought out 15 months earlier than the G6 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-320 grades vs the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 has got exterior measurements 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 Panasonic G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-320 and the G6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and G6 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and G6.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic G6 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.