Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic S1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-320 was manufactured 13 months after the S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-320 grades against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic S1
| TG-320 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-320
| S1 | TG-320 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic S1
| TG-320 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 features outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 vs the S1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and S1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-320 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern TG-320 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-01-10 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photos | 240 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| 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 |
| Retail price | $0 | $269 |
