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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
23 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic F5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic F5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 F5 TG-320 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic F5

		

		

			
 TG-320 F5 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 offers face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
29
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
Panasonic F5 Street photography features
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
56
 lighter than others (121 grams)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
Panasonic F5 Sports photography info
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (150 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography advice
Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
67
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 environment proofing
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
 lighter than others (121g)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 not so great battery life (150 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
Panasonic F5 Vlogging info
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic jack
28
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lighter than others (121g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic F5
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
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