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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung WB700

 TG-320 WB700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012December 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus TG-320

 WB700 TG-320 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung WB700

 TG-320 WB700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Samsung WB700
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average (155g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography features
Samsung WB700 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (155g)
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography features
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging information
Samsung WB700 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung WB700
 Olympus TG-320Samsung WB700
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