Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Below is a complete review of the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being 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 4G (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was announced 7 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-320 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.