Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- New Model is Panasonic ZS8

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic ZS7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-320 was announced 6 months after the ZS7 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-320 scores vs the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic ZS7
TG-320 | ZS7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus TG-320
ZS7 | TG-320 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS7
TG-320 | ZS7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has got physical dimensions 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 ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 against the ZS7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and ZS7.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-320 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 218 grams (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $350 |