Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ100

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FZ100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was manufactured 18 months after the FZ100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-320 matches up versus the FZ100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic FZ100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 and the FZ100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and FZ100 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and FZ100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-320 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.