Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ1

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic SZ1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled within a month of the SZ1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-320 grades versus the SZ1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 provides outside 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) and the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 against the SZ1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and SZ1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic SZ1 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.