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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH22, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured 13 months later than the FH22 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-310 scores against the FH22 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic FH22

 TG-310 FH22 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus TG-310

 FH22 TG-310 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH22

 TG-310 FH22 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-310 against the FH22.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and FH22.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-310 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
supports touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (150 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $200