Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic FZ60

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FZ60, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was brought out 6 months before the FZ60 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-320 matches up versus the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 features 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) and the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 and the FZ60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and FZ60 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.