Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ35
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ35, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-320 was announced 19 months after the FZ35 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-320 scores vs the FZ35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic FZ35
TG-320 | FZ35 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus TG-320
FZ35 | TG-320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FZ35
TG-320 | FZ35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 versus the FZ35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and FZ35 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and FZ35.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent TG-320 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine V |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 8.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 397 gr (0.88 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $999 |