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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FP3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was introduced 2 years later than the FP3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-320 matches up versus the FP3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FP3

		

		

			
 TG-320 FP3 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 FP3 TG-320 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FP3

		

		

			
 TG-320 FP3 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about 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") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FP3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 and the FP3.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and FP3 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and FP3.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-320 should have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography advice
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 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 MP count decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than average (155g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than others in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (150 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
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 lighter than average (155 grams)
 weather proof
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (150 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
 includes focus via touch
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery (150 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than average (155 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than others in class (155g)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-10 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
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 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 photos -
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 feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $182