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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G9 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic G9, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and G9 (20MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-310 was brought out 7 years prior to the G9 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-310 scores against the G9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic G9

 TG-310 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus TG-310

 G9 TG-310 
IntroducedNovember 2017January 2011More recent by 83 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic G9

 TG-310 G9 

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys external 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 G9 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 and the G9.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and G9 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and G9.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G9 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography highlights
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others (155g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G9 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others (155g)
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (150 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography highlights
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic G9
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-06 2017-11-08
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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 resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 658g (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $0 $1,500