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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G100 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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic G100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and G100 (20MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The TG-320 was brought out 9 years earlier than the G100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-320 scores versus the G100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic G100

 TG-320 G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus TG-320

 G100 TG-320 
IntroducedJune 2020January 2012More modern by 102 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kCrisper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic G100

 TG-320 G100 

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic G100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-320 vs the G100.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and G100 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and G100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G100 will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
Panasonic G100 Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography features
Panasonic G100 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
56
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
Panasonic G100 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic G100
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-10 2020-06-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 352 gr (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $698