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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS8 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 ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS8, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 6 months later than the ZS8 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-320 matches up against the ZS8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 TG-320 ZS8 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 ZS8 TG-320 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 TG-320 ZS8 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 has got physical 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 ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 compared to the ZS8.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and ZS8.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should factor the release date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography info
33
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
30
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (210g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography info
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (150 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
47
 great zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
67
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 environment sealing
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition (210 grams)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 great zoom (384mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography features
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery pack (150 shots)
 missing Timelapse function
44
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone support
30
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (210g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots 340 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $275