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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was brought out 2 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-320 matches up against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic TS1

		

		

			
 TG-320 TS1 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic TS1

		

		

			
 TG-320 TS1 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has got external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 versus the TS1.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and TS1.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-320 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-320 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
20
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
29
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography information
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 weather sealing
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
35
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic support
28
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-10 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $380