Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-320

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S32 versus Olympus TG-320, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the S32 (1/3") and TG-320 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S32 was manufactured 2 years later than the TG-320 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S32 matches up versus the TG-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Olympus TG-320. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S32 versus Olympus TG-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S32 vs the TG-320.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and TG-320 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and TG-320.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S32 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-320 will give you more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent S32 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.