Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR1
Portability
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38 Features
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94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
- Released January 2012
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZR1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-320 was introduced 2 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-320 grades against the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic ZR1
| TG-320 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus TG-320
| ZR1 | TG-320 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZR1
| TG-320 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 vs the ZR1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and ZR1.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger TG-320 will have an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
lighter than others (155g)
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography info
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
| Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-01-10 | 2009-07-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine V |
| 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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), 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 | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 158g (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $280 |
