Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7
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![Olympus TG-320 front Olympus TG-320 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-320/Olympus-TG-320-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic SZ7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The TG-320 was introduced within a month of the SZ7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-320 grades versus the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic SZ7
TG-320 | SZ7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus TG-320
SZ7 | TG-320 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic SZ7
TG-320 | SZ7 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 compared to the SZ7.
![Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ7-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and SZ7.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
![Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
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 | 220 photos |
Battery format | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $199 |