Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS42
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS42 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
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Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS42, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") posses different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-320 was announced 2 years later than the FS42 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-320 scores versus the FS42 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FS42
| TG-320 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | April 2009 | More recent by 34 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Olympus TG-320
| FS42 | TG-320 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FS42
| TG-320 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 vs the FS42.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and FS42 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and FS42.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-320 will give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-320 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2009-04-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 132 gr (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | 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 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $580 |