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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX90 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 FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FX90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled 5 months later than the FX90 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-320 grades vs the FX90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FX90

		

		

			
 TG-320 FX90 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 FX90 TG-320 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FX90

		

		

			
 TG-320 FX90 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 features outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-320 compared to the FX90.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and FX90.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-320 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography highlights
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
21
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than average (155g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (150 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
30
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (200 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than average (155 grams)
 environment proofing
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery (150 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 includes focus via touch
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 bad battery (200 shots)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography details
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery (150 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse recording
36
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 bad battery (200 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than average (155g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic socket
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.34 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $227