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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(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
Panasonic ZS7
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 TG-320 ZS7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 ZS7 TG-320 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 TG-320 ZS7 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography advice
33
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
21
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competition (155g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (218g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (150 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (2.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
67
 lighter than competition (155g)
 weather proof
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
 lighter than average (218g)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography factors
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
38
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging info
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (155g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
30
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (218g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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