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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GH5S 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GH5S, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-310 was manufactured 8 years before the GH5S and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-310 grades vs the GH5S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic GH5S

 TG-310 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus TG-310

 GH5S TG-310 
ReleasedJanuary 2018January 2011Fresher by 85 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic GH5S

 TG-310 GH5S 

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 versus the GH5S.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and GH5S is 94 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and GH5S.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-310 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography highlights
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-06 2018-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3680 x 2760
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3.2"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
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 photos 440 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $0 $2,498