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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS25 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 FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS25, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was announced 2 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-320 scores against the FS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FS25

		

		

			
 TG-320 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 FS25 TG-320 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FS25

		

		

			
 TG-320 FS25 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 features physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 and the FS25.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and FS25.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-320 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-320 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography factors
33
 MP count good (14MP)
 features face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
26
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (150 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
67
 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 environment proof
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
 built-in flash
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (29mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse recording
32
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (29mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not available
 low resolution (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 wide angle not the best (29mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing external mic support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $230