Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LF1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic LF1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty close but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was launched 22 months before the LF1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-320 grades versus the LF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 provides exterior dimensions 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 LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic LF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 and the LF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and LF1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-320 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be behind in sensor technology.