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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

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 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

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
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography advice
34
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
28
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
41
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
35
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
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
67
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
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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
27
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