Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G2
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
- Later Model is Panasonic G3
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G2 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic G2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is pretty similar but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-320 was manufactured 19 months later than the G2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-320 matches up against the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic G2
| TG-320 | G2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus TG-320
| G2 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic G2
| TG-320 | G2 |
|---|
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 and the G2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and G2 is 94 and 72 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and G2.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus TG-320 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer TG-320 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2010-07-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 428g (0.94 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 53 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 493 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $0 | $1,000 |