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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FP5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled 13 months later than the FP5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-320 matches up vs the FP5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FP5

 TG-320 FP5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus TG-320

 FP5 TG-320 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FP5

 TG-320 FP5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys external 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 FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FP5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-320 vs the FP5.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and FP5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and FP5.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-320 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (260 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
better than average battery (260 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography highlights
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 photos 260 photos
Battery format 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $199