Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GX8

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic GX8, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-320 was announced 4 years prior to the GX8 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-320 grades versus the GX8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-320 vs the GX8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and GX8 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and GX8.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.