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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LS5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled 6 months after the LS5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-320 matches up vs the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic LS5

          

          

            
 TG-320 LS5 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus TG-320

          

          

            
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Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic LS5

          

          

            
 TG-320 LS5 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 vs the LS5.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and LS5.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the launch date  of the products into consideration.

            Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
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 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
Panasonic LS5 Street photography features
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (126g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography information
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (150 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography details
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 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 environment proofing
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery life (150 shots)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than others (126g)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery life (160 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
39
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 decently wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging info
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
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 decently wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than others (126g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic LS5
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots 160 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID LI-42B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $294