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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81 Imaging
63 Features
76 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic G100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and G100 (20MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-310 was revealed 10 years earlier than the G100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-310 grades against the G100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 G100 TG-310 
LaunchedJune 2020January 2011Fresher by 115 months
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kClearer display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic G100

		

		

			
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys outside measurements 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 Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic G100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 and the G100.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and G100 is 94 and 81 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and G100.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic G100 will provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography features
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
77
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
Panasonic G100 Street photography advice
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
78
 screen articulates fully
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch focus
 good high ISO (25,600)
 no image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
Panasonic G100 Sports photography features
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery power (150 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
56
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
 no image stabilization
 low battery life (270 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G100 Travel photography highlights
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 weather sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 low battery power (150 per charge)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
78
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch focus
 MP count good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 low battery life (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography features
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery power (150 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
72
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 no image stabilization
 low battery life (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
Panasonic G100 Vlogging information
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 comes with microphone jack
 no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic G100
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-06 2020-06-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 352 gr (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 270 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $698