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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G10 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Released August 2010
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is pretty similar but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-320 was announced 18 months after the G10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-320 matches up vs the G10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic G10

 TG-320 G10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2010More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus TG-320

 G10 TG-320 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic G10

 TG-320 G10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-320 against the G10.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and G10 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and G10.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus TG-320 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-320 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G10 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
Panasonic G10 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G10 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G10 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography details
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
59
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
Panasonic G10 Vlogging info
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
23
includes face detection focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic G10
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-10 2010-08-09
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 388g (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 411
Other
Battery life 150 shots 380 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $550