Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH10

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FH10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was introduced 12 months prior to the FH10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-320 grades vs the FH10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 features exterior 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 FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FH10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 and the FH10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and FH10 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and FH10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH10 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.