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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(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 ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-320 was revealed 2 years after the ZS1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-320 matches up vs the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic ZS1

 TG-320 ZS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus TG-320

 ZS1 TG-320 

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS1

 TG-320 ZS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 vs the ZS1.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and ZS1.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-320 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger TG-320 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography factors
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $0