Olympus TG-320: Minor update to rugged lifestyle camera
posted Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 1:58 AM EST
Continuing Olympus' CES announcements, we have the Olympus TG-320.
Like its predecessor, last year's TG-310, the Olympus Tough TG-320 is both shockproof to five feet and freezeproof to 14°F / -10°C, not to mention waterproof to ten feet. The TG-320 still has a 14 megapixel image sensor, and includes true mechanical image stabilization. Also unchanges are the 28 - 102mm equivalent, 3.6x optical zoom lens, and 2.7-inch LCD display. Changes since last year's model are relatively few: a slightly lower list price at launch, the addition of dustproofing to the spec sheet, a new Sparkle Magic Filter function, and a slight 0.1fps reduction in burst speed to 0.6 fps accompanied by a huge increase in burst depth (200 vs. 2 full-res frames).
The Olympus TG-320 is priced at around US$200, and will ship in silver, white, blue, orange, and red versions. For more details on this model, read our Olympus TG-320 preview.
| Olympus Tough TG-320 | |
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| General | |
| Camera Type | Compact |
| Manufacturer | Olympus |
| Model Number | North America: TG-320 |
| Dimensions |
3.8 x 2.5 x 0.9 in. (96 x 63 x 23 mm) |
| Weight | 5.5 oz (155 g) |
| Planned Price | $180 |
| Planned Availability | February 2012 |
| Image Capture | |
| Sensor Type |
CCD 1/2.3" (approx. 0.43 in. diagonal) 14.50 megapixels (total) 14.00 megapixels (effective) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9, 4:3 |
| Image Dimensions |
4288 x 3216 (13.8 megapixels) 4288 x 2416 (10.4 megapixels) 3264 x 2448 (8.0 megapixels) 2560 x 1920 (4.9 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1920 x 1080 (2.1 megapixels) 1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels) 1280 x 960 (1.2 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels) |
| Capture Speed | Continuous: 0.6 frames per second for 200 frames |
| Image Preview / Review | |
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD |
2.7 in. diagonal 230,000 dots (approx. 77,000 pixels) |
| Playback Zoom | 10.0x max |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type |
Olympus Lens, 10 Lenses in 8 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses 3.6x optical zoom |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Focal Length |
5.0 - 18.2mm (actual) 28 - 102mm (35mm equivalent) |
| Aperture Range | f/3.5 or 5.0 (wide) / f/5.1 or 7.1 (tele) |
| Focusing System |
CCD Contrast Detection: iESP, Spot AF, Face Detect, AF Tracking Has AF assist lamp |
| Focusing Range |
Normal: 20" - infinity (50 cm - infinity) Macro: 0.8" - 20" (2 cm - 50 cm) |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Shutter Speed | 4 - 1/2000 second |
| Exposure Modes | Program |
| Metering Modes | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments |
| White Balance | Image Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent1, Underwater |
| Internal Flash |
Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off Range: ISO 800: W:0.2m-4.3m; T:0.3m-2.8m |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 0.0EV |
| Creative | |
| Scene Modes | Scene Modes [Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire Works, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Under Water Snapshot, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog)], Magic Filters [Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Water Color], In-Camera Panorama, PC Panorama, 3D Image Capture |
| Digital Zoom | Up to 4x |
| Self Timer | Yes, 2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds |
| Movie Format | MP4 (MPEG-4) with audio |
| Storage | |
| Recording Medium | SD/MMC including SDHC, SDXC, Built-in |
| File Format | JPEG, .MPO |
| Connectivity | |
| Video |
High definition: Yes (HDMI) Standard definition: Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable |
| Computer | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Other | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output), HDMI Type-D |
| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Form Factor | Proprietary LI-42B |
| Product Bundle | |
| Software | OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM |
| Battery / Charger | 1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium-ion rechargeable battery and charger |
| Flash Memory | 19.5MB Internal |
| Other | |
| Internal Microphone | Yes |
| Internal Speaker | Yes |
| Tripod Mount | Yes |
| Notes | CCD-shift Image Stabilization, Waterproof (3m), Freezeproof (-10C), Shockproof (1.5m), Dustproof, 720p Videos, Magic Art Filters, 3D Image Capture. Available in blue or red. |
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Press Release
Worry-Free Images Of Life's Spontaneous Adventures Are Possible With The New Olympus Tough TG-320
Active Families Appreciate an Ultra Durable, Affordable Camera That Can Keep Up With Them
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., January 9, 2012 – Olympus adds to its TOUGH line of rugged digital cameras today with the new 14-megapixel, 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom lens (28-102mm equivalent*), Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof and Dustproof Olympus TG-320. Whether they're in the water or enjoying the snow, families and active consumers want an affordable camera they can trust to endure all of life's spontaneous moments and capture superior images anytime.
The rugged Olympus TG-320 is designed to take the hard knocks of everyday life, so you know that the memories it captures will be protected. It can handle five-foot drops to the hard ground, operate in freezing snowstorms (to 14 degrees Fahrenheit), and swim with fish (Waterproof to 10 feet) – lethal conditions for most other digital cameras. With Underwater HD Video, the TG-320 offers the reliability of the ideal vacation camera.
Throw the Olympus TG-320 in your backpack before heading out into the wild for the weekend; bring it along with your snorkeling gear to capture crisp, clear high-definition video of marine life at the touch of a button; even hand it off to the kids at family events to let them express their own unique vision. You won't have to worry about accidents spoiling the fun.
Add more dimension to your photographs by shooting dynamic 3D photos in any mode from macro to landscape, and even under water. Express your inner artist with the Olympus TG-320's in-camera Magic Art Filters that enable users to enhance and customize images as they're being captured.
When you're back from your adventures, the camera's HDMI Control makes playback a breeze. Simply connect the camera to an HDTV with an optional HDMI cable and use your HDTV's remote to control playback functions and navigate the camera's menus from the comfort of your couch.
* 35mm camera equivalent.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
The Olympus TG-320 will be available in February and ships with a Camera Strap, USB Cable, USB-AC Adapter (F-2AC), Lithium-Ion Battery (LI-42B), Audio/Video Cable, Quick Start Guide, Instruction Manual and OLYMPUS [ib] Software CD-ROM and a Warranty Card.
Estimated Street Price: $179.99 (Available in red or blue)
For a complete list of specifications, visit the Olympus website: www.getolympus.com.
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