Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G100
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
81 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic G100
| TG-310 | G100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus TG-310
| G100 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2020 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 115 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1840k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+1610k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic G100
| TG-310 | 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).
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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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and G100 is 94 and 81 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography features
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
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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Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
Panasonic G100 Street photography advice
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
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
Panasonic G100 Sports photography features
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
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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Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G100 Travel photography highlights
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)
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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Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography features
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
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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Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
Panasonic G100 Vlogging information
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
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
| Olympus TG-310 | Panasonic 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 |