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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2012
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic SZ5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was revealed 6 months prior to the SZ5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-320 scores versus the SZ5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic SZ5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 SZ5 TG-320 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic SZ5

		

		

			
 TG-320 SZ5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2012Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has got 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) and the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic SZ5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-320 against the SZ5.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and SZ5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and SZ5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to factor the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography advice
34
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
34
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography factors
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than average (155 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (136 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
41
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography advice
67
 lighter than average (155 grams)
 environment sealing
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
 lighter than average (136 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography information
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery pack (150 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
 really wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging information
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lighter than average (155g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone socket
32
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than average (136 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic SZ5
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $195