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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic SZ8, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-320 was released 24 months prior to the SZ8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-320 grades vs the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic SZ8

					

					

						
 TG-320 SZ8 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Olympus TG-320

					

					

						
 SZ8 TG-320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic SZ8

					

					

						
 TG-320 SZ8 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic SZ8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 vs the SZ8.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and SZ8.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ8 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

						Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography highlights
33
 decent MP (14MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
35
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography info
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (150 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
67
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 environment proofing
 decent MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery (150 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
 lighter than competition in class (159g)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (288mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery (150 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
42
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ8
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic port
32
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (159g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic SZ8
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $275