Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GM5

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic GM5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is very close but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-320 was introduced 3 years before the GM5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-320 grades against the GM5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 provides exterior dimensions 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 Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 vs the GM5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and GM5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and GM5.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GM5 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.