Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GM1

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GM1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is relatively close but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-320 was announced 23 months earlier than the GM1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-320 grades vs the GM1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys external dimensions 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 GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 vs the GM1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and GM1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and GM1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.