Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-10

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The TG-320 was manufactured 5 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-320 scores vs the GX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 features 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 Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-320 against the GX-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and GX-10 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and GX-10.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus TG-320 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer TG-320 provides a benefit in sensor tech.