Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LZ40

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic LZ40, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-320 was brought out 24 months before the LZ40 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-320 scores versus the LZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-320 vs the LZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and LZ40 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and LZ40.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.