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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZR3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was revealed 24 months after the ZR3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-320 matches up versus the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 TG-320 ZR3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 TG-320 ZR3 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 versus the ZR3.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and ZR3.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the age  of the cameras into account. The newer TG-320 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
28
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography information
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
41
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (150 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
37
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
67
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 weather sealing
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (150 per charge)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography highlights
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery (150 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse function
37
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic support
29
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
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 Overall 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $280