Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX3
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX3 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed November 2008
- New Model is Panasonic LX5
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic LX3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-320 was launched 3 years after the LX3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-320 grades against the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic LX3
TG-320 | LX3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | November 2008 | More modern by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Olympus TG-320
LX3 | TG-320 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic LX3
TG-320 | LX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 vs the LX3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and LX3.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-320 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-320 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2008-11-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 8.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 265g (0.58 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 94 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $449 |