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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic ZS70, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 6 years prior to the ZS70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-320 scores versus the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 ZS70 TG-320 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2012Fresher by 64 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 has got outer 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) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-320 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with 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 are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-320 vs the ZS70.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and ZS70 is 94 and 87 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and ZS70.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
33
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
54
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than average (155 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
76
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
61
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
67
 lighter than average (155g)
 environment sealing
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (150 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
79
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 has focus via touch
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
62
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than average (155g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic support
74
 fairly wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have mic support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
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) 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 support    
Headphone support    
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 155g (0.34 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 images 380 images
Battery style 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    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $450