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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung HZ10W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled 2 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-320 matches up versus the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TG-320 HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus TG-320

 HZ10W TG-320 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung HZ10W

 TG-320 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys outside 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 HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-320 compared to the HZ10W.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-320 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-320 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 shots)
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (150 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (150 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus TG-320Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-320 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $300