Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced December 2010

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-320 was released 13 months later than the WB700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-320 scores versus the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 & Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung WB700
TG-320 | WB700 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | December 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus TG-320
WB700 | TG-320 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung WB700
TG-320 | WB700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys external 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 WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 against the WB700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and WB700.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-320 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Samsung WB700 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum 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) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Style of battery | 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 | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $300 |