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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FH8, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled within a month of the FH8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-320 grades against the FH8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FH8

 TG-320 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus TG-320

 FH8 TG-320 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FH8

 TG-320 FH8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 versus the FH8.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and FH8.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
Panasonic FH8 Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (123 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (150 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (123 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (123g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 123 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $149