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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
34

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic XS1 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 XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic XS1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was announced 12 months before the XS1 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-320 scores vs the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic XS1

		

		

			
 TG-320 XS1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 XS1 TG-320 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic XS1

		

		

			
 TG-320 XS1 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic XS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-320 vs the XS1.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and XS1.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic XS1 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography info
33
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
30
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (103 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (150 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
67
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 not so great battery life (150 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than others (103 grams)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography features
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery life (150 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse recording
39
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging advice
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone support
31
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (103g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter    
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 103g (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $130