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Olympus TG-320 vs YI M1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Olympus TG-320 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2016
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Olympus TG-320 vs YI M1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-320 vs YI M1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and YI. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TG-320 was unveiled 5 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-320 matches up vs the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the YI M1

 TG-320 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus TG-320

 M1 TG-320 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2012Newer by 57 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and YI M1

 TG-320 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-320 vs YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 and the M1.

Olympus TG-320 vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and M1.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the YI M1 will provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
75
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with YI M1
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
YI M1 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 shots)
has no phase detect AF
54
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
YI M1 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (155g)
weather proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
78
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with YI M1
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
YI M1 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
33
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and YI M1
 Olympus TG-320YI M1
General Information
Brand Olympus YI
Model type Olympus TG-320 YI M1
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-10 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 81
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photographs 450 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $320