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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS15, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was brought out 5 months before the ZS15 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-320 scores against the ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
 TG-320 ZS15 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 ZS15 TG-320 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
 TG-320 ZS15 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 against the ZS15.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and ZS15.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-320 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography features
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
21
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography features
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (208g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
41
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (150 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
36
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
67
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 weather proof
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 bad battery life (150 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
 lighter than others (208 grams)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (384mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 bad battery (260 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 bad battery life (150 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse recording
37
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery (260 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic jack
33
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (208 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS15
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 155g (0.34 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $279