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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FS12
(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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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

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").

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The 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 
LaunchedJanuary 2012April 2009Newer 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame 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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and FS12 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (150 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography advice
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FS12
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic 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