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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FP7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was announced 13 months later than the FP7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-320 grades vs the FP7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FP7

 TG-320 FP7 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus TG-320

 FP7 TG-320 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FP7

 TG-320 FP7 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FP7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 vs the FP7.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and FP7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and FP7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer TG-320 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (240 shots)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (240 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-10 2011-01-05
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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 reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
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 Overall 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 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 One One
Retail price $0 $227