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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS60, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-320 was brought out 5 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-320 grades versus the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic ZS60

 TG-320 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus TG-320

 ZS60 TG-320 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2012Fresher by 48 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS60

 TG-320 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 provides outer dimensions 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 ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the ZS60.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and ZS60 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and ZS60.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (282g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than competition in class (282g)
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
59
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 150 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $248