Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched January 2014
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS40, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-320 was announced 24 months prior to the ZS40 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-320 matches up versus the ZS40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic ZS40
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus TG-320
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS40
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 vs the ZS40.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and ZS40.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 240 gr (0.53 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 | 300 photos |
Battery type | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $450 |