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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH2 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 FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was announced 13 months later than the FH2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-320 matches up versus the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 TG-320 FH2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 FH2 TG-320 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 TG-320 FH2 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 offers 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) and the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 and the FH2.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and FH2.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you would want to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-320 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
33
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
33
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Panasonic FH2 Street photography information
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch focus
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography factors
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (150 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
 low fps (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
67
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 weather proofing
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 bad battery life (150 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
 better than average battery life (270 shots)
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 provides touch focus
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 bad battery life (150 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
41
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (270 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic port
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (121g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 270 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $149