Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Introduced January 2010
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FP2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-320 was brought out 2 years after the FP2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-320 grades against the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FP2
TG-320 | FP2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus TG-320
FP2 | TG-320 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FP2
TG-320 | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 features exterior 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 FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 compared to the FP2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and FP2 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and FP2.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-320 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 151 gr (0.33 lb) |
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 All around 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $80 |