Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS45, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-320 was brought out 4 years prior to the ZS45 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-320 matches up versus the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic ZS45
TG-320 | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus TG-320
ZS45 | TG-320 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2012 | More modern by 36 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS45
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 has 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 ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-320 and the ZS45.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and ZS45 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and ZS45.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $300 |