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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH2 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 FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was released about the same time to the FH2 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-310 matches up against the FH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 TG-310 FH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 has got 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 FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the FH2.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and FH2.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really factor the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
33
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
Panasonic FH2 Street photography information
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 lighter than competition (121g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (150 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
67
 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 weather sealing
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low battery pack (150 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
72
 better than average battery power (270 per charge)
 lighter than competition (121g)
 features focus via touch
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography information
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse recording
41
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone socket
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (121g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 270 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $149