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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-320, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was announced 5 years later than the VR-320 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-5 matches up against the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus VR-320

		

		

			
 TG-5 VR-320 
LaunchedMay 2017July 2011Fresher by 71 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 VR-320 TG-5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Olympus VR-320

		

		

			
 TG-5 VR-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 against the VR-320.
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and VR-320 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and VR-320.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VR-320 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
39
 has manual focus
 provides face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
33
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
Olympus VR-320 Street photography info
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (158 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography info
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography info
46
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
47
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography highlights
68
 better than average battery power (340 shots)
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than others in class (250g)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
70
 lighter than average in class (158 grams)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography information
57
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
42
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone socket
 more heavy than others in class (250g)
32
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than average in class (158g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus Tough TG-5Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Olympus VR-320
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-05-17 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 340 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $449 $179