Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF5
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF5 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Announced April 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic GF3
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF6
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-320 was launched 2 months earlier than the GF5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-320 scores vs the GF5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic GF5
| TG-320 | GF5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Olympus TG-320
| GF5 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic GF5
| TG-320 | GF5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | April 2012 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-320 versus the GF5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and GF5 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and GF5.
All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-320 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2012-04-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 267g (0.59 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 573 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 pictures | 360 pictures |
| 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, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $0 | $600 |