Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1R

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1R, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and S1R (47MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was brought out 8 years prior to the S1R and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-320 scores versus the S1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 versus the S1R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and S1R is 94 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and S1R.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S1R will produce extra detail having its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind in sensor tech.