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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was brought out 7 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-320 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TG-320 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus TG-320

 Galaxy Camera 3G TG-320 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TG-320 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (155g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competitors (155g)
weather sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
47
rather wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
36
rather wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus TG-320Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-320 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $606