Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS20

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 3 months before the ZS20 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-320 matches up versus the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has external measurements 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 ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 versus the ZS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and ZS20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.