Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS12
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 2009
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Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS12, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-320 was announced 2 years after the FS12 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-320 grades against the FS12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FS12
| TG-320 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | April 2009 | Newer by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus TG-320
| FS12 | TG-320 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FS12
| TG-320 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the FS12.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and FS12 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and FS12.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-320 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2012-01-10 | 2009-04-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| 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 | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $0 | $228 |