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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-1L, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-320 was revealed 5 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-320 grades versus the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung GX-1L

 TG-320 GX-1L 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2006Fresher by 72 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Olympus TG-320

 GX-1L TG-320 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung GX-1L

 TG-320 GX-1L 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 has got outer 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 Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the GX-1L.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and GX-1L is 94 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and GX-1L.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-320 will produce extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-320 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (155g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (570g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
67
lighter than average in class (155g)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (150 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competition in class (570g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
9
no video recording
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung GX-1L
 Olympus TG-320Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-320 Samsung GX-1L
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-10 2006-02-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 5
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 570g (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $0