Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR1

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").

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The 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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

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.

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.