Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS2
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
36
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33
93 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2012
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Old Model is Panasonic TS1
- New Model is Panasonic TS3
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In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-320 grades versus the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic TS2
| TG-320 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus TG-320
| TS2 | TG-320 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic TS2
| TG-320 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 offers external dimensions 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 TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 versus the TS2.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and TS2.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer TG-320 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Olympus TG-320 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging factors
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
Photography Glossary
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2010-01-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | 188 gr (0.41 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | 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 |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $350 |
