Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-320 was introduced 12 months prior to the F5 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-320 scores vs the F5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic F5
TG-320 | F5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus TG-320
F5 | TG-320 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic F5
TG-320 | F5 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys 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 F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 against the F5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and F5.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 250 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $100 |