Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320
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![Olympus SZ-15 front Olympus SZ-15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-15/Olympus-SZ-15-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Launched June 2013
(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
- Released January 2012
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SZ-15 was manufactured 18 months later than the TG-320 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the TG-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-320. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus TG-320
SZ-15 | TG-320 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus SZ-15
TG-320 | SZ-15 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-320
SZ-15 | TG-320 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 vs the TG-320.
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Olympus-TG-320-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and TG-320 is 88 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Olympus-TG-320-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and TG-320.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Olympus-TG-320-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Olympus-TG-320-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Olympus TG-320 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $200 | $0 |