Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF8
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced February 2016
- Replaced the Panasonic GF7
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF8, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-320 was unveiled 5 years before the GF8 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-320 grades against the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic GF8
| TG-320 | GF8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Olympus TG-320
| GF8 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2016 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 49 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic GF8
| TG-320 | GF8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 compared to the GF8.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and GF8 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and GF8.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GF8 will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2016-02-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/500 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.8fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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) | 266 gr (0.59 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photographs | 230 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $0 | $549 |