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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FZ200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was introduced 6 months prior to the FZ200 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-320 grades against the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 FZ200 TG-320 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 TG-320 FZ200 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2012Same generation
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 versus the FZ200.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and FZ200 is 94 and 65 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and FZ200.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-320 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography info
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
48
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
57
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than average (588g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
41
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (150 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
46
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (540 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography advice
67
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 better than average battery (540 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average (588 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography info
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery life (150 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse mode
48
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (540 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging factors
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone port
63
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with external mic support
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than average (588 grams)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 150 images 540 images
Battery style Battery Pack 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, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $499