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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 18 months after the FX700 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-320 matches up against the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FX700

 TG-320 FX700 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus TG-320

 FX700 TG-320 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FX700

 TG-320 FX700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 versus the FX700.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and FX700.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-320 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
Panasonic FX700 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.40 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
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 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 176 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $399