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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

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

 TG-310 G100 

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

 TG-310 G100 

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
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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
71
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