Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G85

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic G85, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the G85 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was released 5 years before the G85 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-320 scores against the G85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 has got external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has specifications of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic G85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 vs the G85.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and G85 is 94 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and G85.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G85 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.