Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-10
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-10 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Successor is Samsung GX-20

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

The TG-320 was manufactured 5 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-320 scores vs the GX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung GX-10
TG-320 | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2006 | Fresher by 65 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Olympus TG-320
GX-10 | TG-320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung GX-10
TG-320 | GX-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 features outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-320 against the GX-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and GX-10 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and GX-10.
All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus TG-320 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer TG-320 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Samsung GX-10 |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2006-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 793g (1.75 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $850 |