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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX100
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX100 II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is relatively close but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-310 was announced 8 years earlier than the LX100 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-310 grades vs the LX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 TG-310 LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus TG-310

 LX100 II TG-310 
AnnouncedAugust 2018January 2011More modern by 92 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic LX100 II

 TG-310 LX100 II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-310 and the LX100 II.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and LX100 II is 94 and 81 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and LX100 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-310 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide you with greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (340 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
78
great battery life (340 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (150 shots)
no Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
36
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic LX100 II
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2018-08-22
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
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 14MP 17MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4736 x 3552
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1800 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 392g (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $998