Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP1
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
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Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-320 was revealed 2 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-320 grades against the FP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FP1
| TG-320 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus TG-320
| FP1 | TG-320 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FP1
| TG-320 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 against the FP1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and FP1 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and FP1.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-320 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 151g (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 shots | - |
| Battery type | 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 |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $0 | $153 |