Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH5

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 13 months after the FH5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-320 matches up against the FH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has got external 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 FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-320 versus the FH5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and FH5.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH5 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer TG-320 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.