Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS5
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94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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91 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS5 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
- Introduced January 2012
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Released July 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
- Replacement is Panasonic TS6
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Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-320 matches up against the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic TS5
| TG-320 | TS5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus TG-320
| TS5 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 18 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic TS5
| TG-320 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-320 against the TS5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and TS5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (155g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography information
lighter than competition (155g)
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging advice
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
| Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2013-07-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor 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 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| 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 distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 shots | 370 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | DMW-BCM13 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $0 | $350 |
