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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic 3D1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-310 was introduced 10 months prior to the 3D1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-310 scores versus the 3D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic 3D1

 TG-310 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus TG-310

 3D1 TG-310 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2011More recent by 10 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic 3D1

 TG-310 3D1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 versus the 3D1.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and 3D1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and 3D1.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others (155 grams)
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography features
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
quite wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos 200 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $670