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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX75, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was introduced 20 months later than the FX75 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-320 scores versus the FX75 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FX75

 TG-320 FX75 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus TG-320

 FX75 TG-320 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FX75

 TG-320 FX75 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 provides 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) while the Panasonic FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-320 vs the FX75.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and FX75 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and FX75.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-320 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography information
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (155g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
has focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography info
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" 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 photos -
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $139