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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX3 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 LX3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic LX3

 TG-320 LX3 
RevealedJanuary 2012November 2008More modern by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Olympus TG-320

 LX3 TG-320 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic LX3

 TG-320 LX3 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography features
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (155g)
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (265 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography highlights
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition (265 grams)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic LX3
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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