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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

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

 TG-320 ZS70 

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

 TG-320 ZS70 

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

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