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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF6 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF5
  • Updated by Panasonic GF7
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic GF6, former is 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 GF6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was introduced 15 months earlier than the GF6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-320 matches up against the GF6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic GF6

 TG-320 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus TG-320

 GF6 TG-320 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2012Newer by 15 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic GF6

 TG-320 GF6 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic GF6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 compared to the GF6.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and GF6 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and GF6.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GF6 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography factors
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography info
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
32
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic GF6
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-10 2013-04-08
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 323 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 622
Other
Battery life 150 shots 340 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, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $326