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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FH20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was released 2 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-320 scores vs the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FH20

		

		

			
 TG-320 FH20 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FH20

		

		

			
 TG-320 FH20 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. 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 FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 and the FH20.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and FH20.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the age  of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-320 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography factors
33
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
28
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Panasonic FH20
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography details
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 weather sealing
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 terrible battery pack (150 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
37
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging advice
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic port
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $179