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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic FH20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was released 13 months later than the FH20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-310 grades vs the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FH20

		

		

			
 TG-310 FH20 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH20

		

		

			
 TG-310 FH20 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 has outside 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 FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 vs the FH20.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and FH20.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should consider the age  of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-310 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
33
 decent MP (14MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
28
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Street photography highlights
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (150 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
35
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 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 FH20 Travel photography information
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 weather sealing
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 bad battery pack (150 per charge)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 bad battery pack (150 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
37
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging features
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic jack
28
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery form 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $179