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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 5 months later than the TS3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-320 scores versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 TG-320 TS3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 against the TS3.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and TS3.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-320 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
21
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery (150 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
37
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery power (310 shots)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
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 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 environment sealing
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low battery (150 CIPA)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
 better than average battery power (310 shots)
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery (150 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery power (310 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
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 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone support
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 5.60 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 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 pictures 310 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $380