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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was introduced 2 years after the HZ30W which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-320 grades vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TG-320 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus TG-320

 HZ30W TG-320 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung HZ30W

 TG-320 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 compared to the HZ30W.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-320 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (155g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition (155g)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus TG-320Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-320 Samsung HZ30W
Alternate name - WB600
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $280