Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP8
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Released July 2009
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Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FP8, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-320 was launched 2 years after the FP8 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-320 grades versus the FP8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FP8
| TG-320 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus TG-320
| FP8 | TG-320 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FP8
| TG-320 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 features outside 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) while the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FP8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-320 versus the FP8.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and FP8.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-320 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-320 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2009-07-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine V |
| 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $0 | $300 |
