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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX48, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was revealed 2 years after the FX48 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-320 scores versus the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FX48

 TG-320 FX48 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus TG-320

 FX48 TG-320 

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FX48

 TG-320 FX48 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. 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 FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 against the FX48.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and FX48.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-320 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern TG-320 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
environment proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $325