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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GH5S 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic GH5S, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was unveiled 7 years before the GH5S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-320 grades against the GH5S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic GH5S

 TG-320 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus TG-320

 GH5S TG-320 
IntroducedJanuary 2018January 2012More modern by 73 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic GH5S

 TG-320 GH5S 

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 versus the GH5S.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and GH5S is 94 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and GH5S.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-320 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Panasonic GH5S Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
67
lighter than others in class (155g)
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
68
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Type Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-10 2018-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3680 x 2760
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
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 photos 440 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at launch $0 $2,498