Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF7

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is relatively similar but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was brought out 4 years prior to the GF7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-320 matches up against the GF7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 comes with outer 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 GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the GF7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and GF7 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and GF7.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.