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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic F5 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 F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic F5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the F5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-310 scores against the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic F5

 TG-310 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus TG-310

 F5 TG-310 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic F5

 TG-310 F5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. 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 F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic F5 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 vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 and the F5.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and F5.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Panasonic F5
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
Panasonic F5 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
Panasonic F5 Travel photography information
67
lighter than average (155g)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others in class (121g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic F5
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $100