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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS25 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 TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 12 months prior to the TS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-320 matches up versus the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic TS25

 TG-320 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus TG-320

 TS25 TG-320 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic TS25

 TG-320 TS25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 against the TS25.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and TS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and TS25.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS25 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (144g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (144g)
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (150 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
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 aliasing 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 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photos
Form of battery 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $180